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1. Match the following :
(a) Krebs cycle 1. Occurs in cytoplasm
(b) Ubuquinone 2. Diffuse from
cytoplasm to
mitochondria
(c) Glycolysis 3. Mobile carrier
(d) Acetyl-CoA 4. Occurs in
mitochondrial matrix
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 4 1 3 2
nghUj;Jf :
(a) fpug; Row;rp 1. irl;Nlhgpshrj;jpy;
eilngWk;
(b) A+gpf;Fapdhd; 2.
irl;Nlhgpshrj;jpypUe;J
ikl;Nlhfhz;bhpahTf;F
guTk;
(c) fpisf;Nfhyp]p];3. efUk; Nfhpah;fs;
(d) m]pl;by; Jiz
vd;i]k; V 4. ikl;Nlhfhz;bhpahtpd;
Nkl;hpf;]; gFjpapy;
eilngWk;
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 4 1 3 2
2. The purines present in nucleic acids are :
I. Adenine and Cytosine
II. Guanine and Thymine
III. Adenine and Guanine
IV. Cytosine and Uracil
(A) IV (B) III
(C) II (D) I
epA+f;spf; mkpyq;fspy; fhzg;gLk;
g;A+hpd;fs;
I. mbidd; kw;Wk; irl;Nlhrpd;
II. Fthdpd; kw;Wk; ijkpd;
III. mbidd; kw;Wk; Fthdpd;
IV. irl;Nlhrpd; kw;Wk; Auhrpy;
(A) IV (B) III
(C) II (D) I
3. Find out the correct match/es :
I. Enzymes - Biological catalysts
II. DNA - Nucleic acid
III. Insulin - Hormone
IV. Vitamin E - Water soluble vitamin
(A) II only (B) I only
(C) I, II and IV (D) I, II and III
rhpahd nghUj;jj;jpidf;/aitfis
fz;lwpf.
I. nehjpfs; - caphpa fphpah Cf;fpfs;
II. b.vd;.V - epA+f;spf; mkpyk;
III. ,d;Rypd; - `hh;Nkhd;
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IV. itl;lkpd; E - ePhpy; fiuAk; itl;lkpd;
(A) II kl;Lk; (B) I kl;Lk;
(C) I, II kw;Wk; IV (D) I, II kw;Wk; III
4. The number of generalized co-ordinates
required to describe the position of a simple
pendulum is
(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 4
xU jdp Crypd; epiyia mwpa Njitahd
nghJepiy Maq;fspd; vz;zpf;if
(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 4
5. If g is the acceleration due to gravity and R is
the radius of the earth, then escape velocity is
given by the relation
(A) Ve = √ (B) Ve = 2√
(C) Ve = √ (D) Ve = 2√
g -GtpaPh;g;G KLf;fk; kw;Wk; R - Gtp Muk;
vdpy; tpLgL Ntfj;jpw;fhd rkd;ghL
(A) Ve = √ (B) Ve = 2√
(C) Ve = √ (D) Ve = 2√
6. The relation connecting Young’s modulus (E),
Bulk modulus (K) and Rigidity modulus (N) is
(A)
=
+
(B)
=
+
(C)
=
+
(D)
=
+
aq;Fzfk; (E), gUkf; Fzfk; (K) kw;Wk;
tpiwg;Gf; Fzfk; (N) Mfpatw;iw
,izf;Fk; rkd;ghL
(A)
=
+
(B)
=
+
(C)
=
+
(D)
=
+
7. The S.I unit of gravitational constant G is
(A) N kg-2 (B) Nm kg-1
(C) Nm2 kg-1 (D) Nm2 kg-2
GtpaPh;g;G khwpyp G -apd; S.I myF
(A) N kg-2 (B) Nm kg-1
(C) Nm2 kg-1 (D) Nm2 kg-2
8. Choose the correct answer :
The itai-itai disease of Japan was caused due
to
I. Arsenic pollution
II. Cyanide pollution
III. Cadmium pollution
IV. Lead pollution
(A) I and II (B) II and III
(C) III only (D) IV only
rhpahd tpil jUf
[g;ghdpd; ,l;lha; - ,l;lha; Neha;
cUthf;fj;jpw;F fhuzk;
I. Mh;rdpf; khRghL
II. iraidl; khRghL
III. fhl;kpak; khRghL
IV. nyl; (<ak;) khRghL
(A) I kw;Wk; II (B) II kw;Wk; III
(C) III kl;Lk; (D) IV kl;Lk;
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9. Match the following :
(a) Sericulture 1. Farming of aquatic
organisms
(b) Horticulture 2. Culture of honey
bees
(c) Aquaculture 3. Rearing of silk
worms
(d) Apiculture 4. Cultivation and
maintaining
gardens
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 4 3 2 1
nghUj;Jf :
(a) nrhpfy;r;rh; 1. ePh;tho; caphpd
tsh;g;G
(b) `hh;bfy;rh; 2. NjdP tsh;g;G
(c) mf;thfy;r;rh; 3. gl;Lg;GO tsh;g;G
(d) Vgpfy;r;rh; 4. Njhl;lf;fiy
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 4 3 2 1
10. Expand FAT
(A) First Allocation Type
(B) File Allocation Type
(C) First Allocation Table
(D) File Allocation Table
FAT vd;gjd; tphpthf;fk; vd;d?
(A) Kjy; gq;fPl;L tif (First Allocation
Type)
(B) Nfhg;G gq;fPl;L tif (File Allocation
Type)
(C) Kjy; gq;fPl;Lg; gl;bay; (First Allocation
Table)
(D) Nfhg;G gq;fPl;Lg; gl;bay; (File Allocation
Table)
11. Which of the following is used to store large
amounts of data?
(A) Primary memory
(B) Auxiliary storage
(C) Cache memory
(D) Random access memory
fPo;f;fhZk; epidtfq;fspy; vJ
mjpfg;gbahd jfty;fis Nrkpf;f
gad;gLfpwJ?
(A) Kjd;ik epidtfk;
(B) ,uz;lhk; epiy epidtfk;
(C) Nf\; epidtfk;
(D) Neub mZfy; epidtfk;
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12. Give the value of Terabyte.
(A) 210 (B) 220 (C) 230 (D) 240
nlh;uhigl;bd; kjpg;gpidf; $W.
(A) 210 (B) 220 (C) 230 (D) 240
13. ‘Bluetooth’ technology is
(A) Satellite communication
(B) Wired communication between devices
(C) Wireless communication between
devices
(D) communication between landline to
mobile phone
‘G@^j;’ njhopy;El;gk; vd;gJ
(A) nraw;ifNfhs; njhlh;G
(B) ,U fUtpfSf;fpilNa cs;s fk;gp
njhlh;G
(C) ,U fUtpfSf;fpilNa cs;s fk;gp
,y;yh njhlh;G
(D) jiutop njhiyNgrpapypUe;J ifg;Ngrp
njhlh;Gf;F
14. The plant type which colours the ocean
surface water red is
(A) Dinoflagellates
(B) Golden algae
(C) Green algae
(D) Red algae
fly; ePhpd; Nkw;gug;ig nre;epwkhf khw;Wk;
jhtu tif
(A) ilNdhg;yh[pNyl;];
(B) jq;f epw fly;ghrp
(C) gr;ir epw fly;ghrp
(D) rptg;G epw fly;ghrp
15. Match List I with List II and select the correct
answer :
List I (Climate) List II (Reason)
(a) Chennai is warmer 1. Distance from Sea
than Kolkatta
(b) Snowfall in Himalayas 2. Altitude
(c) Rainfall decreases from 3. Western
West Bengal to Punjab Disturbance
(d) Winter Rainfall 4. Latitude
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 3 2 4 1
(D) 4 2 1 3
gl;bay; I-I gl;bay; II-cld; nghUj;jp
rhpahd tpiliaj; njhpT nra;f.
gl;bay; I (fhy epiy) gl;bay; II
(fhuzk;)
(a) nfhy;fj;jhit tpl 1. flypy;
,Ue;J
nrd;id ntg;gkhf J}uk;
cs;sJ
(b) ,kakiyapy; gdpg;nghopT 2. cauk;
(c) Nkw;F tq;fj;jpypUe;J 3. Nkw;fj;jpa
gQ;rhg; Nehf;fp nry;y fhw;W
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kio FiwfpwJ
(d) Fsph;fhy kiog;nghopT 4. ml;rNuif
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 3 2 4 1
(D) 4 2 1 3
16. Which of the following is not a planetary
wind?
(A) Westerlies
(B) Trade winds
(C) Monsoon
(D) Polar easterlies
fPNof; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;stw;Ws; Nfhs; fhw;W
my;yhjit vJ?
(A) Nkiyf; fhw;W
(B) tpahghuf; fhw;W
(C) gUtf; fhw;W
(D) JUt fPiof;fhw;W
17. The place of India which does not have
tropical evergreen forest is
(A) Eastern part of Western Ghats
(B) Western part of Western Ghats
(C) Andhaman and Nicobar islands
(D) Eastern part of subtropical Himalayas
,e;jpahtpy; mad kz;ly gRik
khwhf;fhLfis nfhz;buhj gFjp
(A) Nkw;F njhlh;r;rp kiyapd; fpof;Fg; gFjp
(B) Nkw;F njhlh;r;rp kiyapd; Nkw;Fg; gFjp
(C) me;jkhd; epf;Nfhghh; jPTfs;
(D) cg mad fpof;F ,kakiy
18. Consider the following statements and
choose the correct answer from the given
options.
I. Shompens is a tribal inhabitant of
Nicobar Island.
II. As per 2011 census, their population is
229.
(A) I only true
(B) II only true
(C) I and II are true
(D) I and II are false
gpd;tUk; $w;iw ftdpj;J
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sitfspy; rhpahd
tpilia Njh;e;njLf;fTk;.
I. ‘\hk;ngd;];’’ epf;Nfhghh; jPtpy; trpf;Fk;
Xh; goq;Fbapdh;.
II. 2011 kf;fl; njhif fzf;nfLg;gpd;gb
,th;fspd; kf;fs; njhif 229.
(A) Kjy; $w;W kl;Lk; rhp
(B) ,uz;lhtJ $w;W kl;Lk; rhp
(C) ,uz;Lk; rhpahdJ
(D) ,uz;Lk; jtwhdJ
19. Choose the correct sequence of the following
using the codes given below :
I. Qutbuddin Aibak, IItutmish, Raziya,
Balban
II. Jahangir, Humayun, Akbar, Shahjahan
III. Balaji Voswanath, Balaji Baji rao, Baji
Rao I, Shivaji
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(A) I and II only
(B) II and III only
(C) I only
(D) III only
fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;ltw;wpy;
FwpaPl;nlz;fis gad;gLj;jp rhpahd
thpiriaj; Njh;njL
I. Fj;GjPd; Ingf;, ,y;Jj;kp\;, ,urpah,
ghy;gd;
II. [`hq;fPh;, `{khA+d;, mf;gh;, \h[fhd;
III. ghyh[p tp];tehj;, ghyh[p gh[puht;,
Kjyhk; gh[puht;, rpth[p
(A) I kw;Wk; II kl;Lk;
(B) II kw;Wk; III kl;Lk;
(C) I kl;Lk;
(D) III kl;Lk;
20. Which of the following were among the main
exports of Indus valley people. Select the
correct answer from the codes given below :
I. Wheat
II. Barley
III. Cotton
IV. Gold
(A) I, II and II (B) II and III
(C) I and II (D) III and IV
rpe;J rkntsp kf;fspd; Kf;fpa Vw;Wkjpg;
nghUs;fis fPo;f;fz;l FwpaPLfs; %yk;
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njLf;f.
I. NfhJik
II. ghh;yp
III. gUj;jp
IV. jq;fk;
(A) I, II kw;Wk; II (B) II kw;Wk; III
(C) I kw;Wk; II (D) III kw;Wk; IV
21. Match List I with List II correctly and select
answer :
List I List II
(a) Santhal’s Rebellion 1. 1923
(b) Maplah Rebellion 2. 1929
(c) Vizag Revolution 3. 1921
(d) Bardoli Satyagraha 4. 1855
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 2 3 1 4
gl;bay; II gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp
rhpahd tpilia Njh;e;njL :
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(a) rhe;jy;fs; fyfk; 1. 1923
(b) khg;sh fyfk; 2. 1929
(c) itrhf; fyfk; 3. 1921
(d) gh;Njhyp rj;jpahfpufk; 4. 1855
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 4 1 2 3
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(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 2 3 1 4
22. Match List I with List II correctly and select
answer :
List I List II
(a) Dupleix 1. Nawab of Bengal
(b) Anwar-ud-din 2. British Admiral
(c) Shuja-ud-Daula 3. French Governor
(d) Polock 4. Nawab of Carnatic
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 2 4 1
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 1 3 4 2
gl;bay; I-I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp
rhpahd tpilia Njh;e;njL :
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(a) ^g;Ns 1. tq;fhs ethg;
(b) md;thUjpd; 2. Mq;fpyg;gil
jsgjp
(c) \_[h cj; njsyh3. gpnuQ;R fth;dh;
(d) NghNyhf; 4. fh;dhlf ethg;
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 2 4 1
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 1 3 4 2
23. Match List I with List II of the following with
suitable options :
List I List II
(a) Kural 1. Rishabham
(b) Thutham 2. Shadjam
(c) Kaikilai 3. Madhyamam
(d) Vuzhai 4. Gandharam
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 4 2 3 1
gl;bay; I ypUe;J gl;bay; II I nghUj;jp
rhpahd tpilia Njh;e;njL :
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(a) Fus; 1. hp\gk;
(b) J}jk; 2. rhj;[k;
(c) iffpis 3. kj;jpahkk;
(d) co;if 4. fhe;jhuk;
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 4 2 3 1
24. Match List I with List II of the following with
suitable options :
List I List II
(a) Brahmanas 1. Forest Texts
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(b) Sama veda 2. Guide Book for Priests
(c) Aranyakas 3. Ritual Texts
(d) Yajur Veda 4. Book of Chants
(a) (b) (c)(d)
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 1 2 3 4
gl;bay; I ypUe;J gl;bay; II I nghUj;Jf
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(a) gpuhkzq;fs; 1. td E}y;fs;
(b) rhk Ntjk; 2. GNuhfpjh;
topfhl;b E}y;
(c) Muz;aq;fs; 3. rlq;F E}y;fs;
(d) a[{h; Ntjk; 4. ke;jpu E}y;fs;
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 1 2 3 4
25. Which of the following is/are not correct?
Minto-Morley reforms of 1909 introduced the
following.
I. The system of direct election was
introduction in provinces
II. The act did not enfranchise women
III. It introduced dyarchy in provinces
IV. Communal electorate was introduced
(A) I only (B) I and III
(C) II and III (D) III only
fPo; Fwpg;gpl;litfspy; jtwhdtw;iw
Fwpg;gpLf.
1909-k; Mz;L kpd;Nlh-khh;yp
rPh;jpUj;jq;fs; fPo; Fwpg;gpl;l
rPh;jpUj;jq;fis mwpKfg;gLj;jpaJ.
I. Neub Njh;jy; Kiwia khepyq;fspy;
Vw;gLj;jpaJ
II. ngz;fSf;F Xl;Lhpik
nfhLf;ftpy;iy
III. ,ul;il Ml;rpia khepyq;fspy;
Vw;gLj;jpaJ
IV. tFg;G thu Njh;jy; Kiwia
mwpKfg;gLj;jpaJ
(A) I kl;Lk; (B) I kw;Wk; III kl;Lk;
(C) II kw;Wk; III kl;Lk;(D) III kl;Lk;
26. Who bestowed the title Sardar on Vallabhai
Patel?
(A) Dadabhai Naoroji
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Rajendra Prasad
ty;ygha; gNlYf;F ‘rh;jhh;’ vd;W gl;lk;
#l;bath; ahh;?
(A) jhjhgha; nesNuh[p
(B) [t`h;yhy; NeU
(C) kfhj;kh fhe;jp
(D) ,uhN[e;jpu gpurhj;
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27. During 1857 revolt which army remained
loyal to the British?
(A) Bombay Army
(B) Bengal Army
(C) Madras Army
(D) Avadh Army
1857-k; Mz;L Gul;rpapd; NghJ
Mq;fpNyaUf;F tpRthrkhf ,Ue;j
,uhZtk; vJ?
(A) gk;gha; ,uhZtk;
(B) tq;fhs ,uhZtk;
(C) nrd;id ,uhZtk;
(D) mNahj;jp ,uhZtk;
28. Pick out the wrong statement.
(A) Veerappa, the Zamindar of Koppal rose
against the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1819
(B) Gadkaris were military classes who
garrisoned Maratha forts
(C) Chakra Bisoi was the khonds leader
(D) Sindhu and Kanhu were the leaders of
the Kols
jtwhd $w;iw Rl;bf;fhl;lTk;.
(A) 1819-y; Nfhg;ghy; Nuh]; [kpd;jhh; tPug;gh
vd;gth; i`juhghj; ep[hKf;F vjpuhf
fpsh;r;rp nra;jhh;
(B) fhl;fhhpfs; kuhj;jpaf; Nfhl;ilf;
fhtyh;fs; Mthh;fs;
(C) rf;u gpNrha; vd;gth; Nfhz;Lfspd;
jiyth; Mthh;
(D) rpe;j;̀ { kw;Wk; fd;`{ vd;gth;fs;
Nfhy;fspd; jiytuhthh;fs;
29. Match the following :
(a) Simon Commission 1. 1928
(b) Nehru Report 2. 1932
(c) Second Round Table Conference3.1927
(d) Communal Award 4. 1931
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 4 3 2
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 3 1 2 4
(D) 2 4 1 3
fPo;fz;ltw;iw nghUj;Jf.
(a) irkd; FO 1. 1928
(b) NeU mwpf;if 2. 1932
(c) ,uz;lhtJ tl;lNki[ khehL 3. 1927
(d) tFg;G thhpj; jPh;T 4. 1931
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 4 3 2
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 3 1 2 4
(D) 2 4 1 3
30. Identify the statement, which is not the
cause for the failure of Quit India Movement
(a) British Government arrested key leaders
in anticipation to the movement
(b) Nehru and Rajaji disbelieved in Direct
Action
(c) Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim League
supported the movement
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(d) British Government suppressed the
movement
(A) (a) alone
(B) (a) and (b) alone
(C) (c) alone
(D) (a), (b) and (d) alone
nts;isaNd ntspNaW ,af;fk;
Njhy;tpaila vJ fhuzky;y vd;gij
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s thrfq;fspypUe;J
milahsk; fhz;.
(a) Mq;fpy murhq;fk; Kd;ndr;rhpf;if
eltbf;ifahf Kf;fpa jiyth;fis
rpiwapy; milj;jJ
(b) NeU kw;Wk; ,uh[h[p MfpNahh; Neub
eltbf;iffspy; ek;gpf;if itf;ftpy;iy
(c) ,e;J kfhrig kw;Wk; K];yPk; yPf;
,e;eltbf;ifia Mjhpj;jJ
(d) Mq;fpy murhq;fk; ,t;tpaf;fj;ij
mlf;fpaJ
(A) (a) kl;Lk;
(B) (a) kw;Wk; (b) kl;Lk;
(C) (c) kl;Lk;
(D) (a), (b) kw;Wk; (d) Mfpa %d;Wk;
31. Among the 50 students in a class, what
percentage of students like biology and
chemistry?
Subjects No. of students
Mathematics 6
Physics 12
Chemistry 15
Biology 8
Computer science 9
(A) 64% (B) 46%
(C) 23% (D) 77%
xU tFg;gpYs;s 50 khzth;fspy;, vj;jid
rjtPj khzth;fs; Ntjpapay;, caphpay;
ghlq;fis tpUk;Gfpd;wdh;?
ghlk; khzth;fspd; vz;zpf;if
fzpjk; 6
,aw;gpay; 12
Ntjpapay; 15
caphpay; 8
fzpdpapay; 9
(A) 64% (B) 46%
(C) 23% (D) 77%
32. For any n observations of data, what is the
value of (∑ ) - n ̅ ?
(A) n(∑ ) (B) (n - 2) ̅
(C) (N - 1) ̅ (D) 0
ve;j xU n vz;fspd; njhFg;gpw;Fk; (∑ ) -
n ̅d; kjpg;G ahJ?
(A) n(∑ ) (B) (n - 2) ̅
(C) (N - 1) ̅ (D) 0
33. Simplify :
(A) 0.456 (B) 1
(C) 0.728 (D) 0.272
RUf;Ff :
(A) 0.456 (B) 1
(C) 0.728 (D) 0.272
34. If
=
, then
is equal to
(A) 3 (B) 5 (C)
(D)
=
vdpy;
vd;gJ vjw;Fr; rkk;
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(A) 3 (B) 5 (C)
(D)
35. A person’s present age is two-fifth of the age
of his mother. After 8 years, he will be one
half of the age of his mother. How old is the
mother at present?
(A) 42 (B) 40
(C) 45 (D) 48
xU eghpd; jw;Nghija taJ mth; jhahhpd;
tajpy; Ie;jpy; ,uz;L klq;fhf cs;sJ. 8
tUlq;fs; fopj;J mthpd; taJ, mth;
jhahhpd; tajpy; ghjpahf cs;sJ. jhahhpd;
jw;Nghija taJ vd;d?
(A) 42 (B) 40
(C) 45 (D) 48
36. Find the value of
(A) 1.2 (B) 1
(C) 0.2 (D) 1.4
-d; kjpg;igf; fhz;
(A) 1.2 (B) 1
(C) 0.2 (D) 1.4
37. A bicycle marked at Rs. 1,500 is sold for Rs.
1,350. What is the percentage of discount?
(A) 12 (B) 15
(C) 11 (D) 10
xU kpjptz;bapd; tpiy &. 1,500 vd;W
Fwpf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ. ,jid&. 1,350 f;F
tpw;why;, js;Sgb rjtPjk; vd;d?
(A) 12 (B) 15
(C) 11 (D) 10
38. Which one of the following is the smallest
ratio?
7 : 13, 17 : 25, 7 : 15, 15 : 23
(A) 7 : 13 (B) 17 : 25
(C) 7 : 15 (D) 15 : 23
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; kpfr;rpwpa tpfpjk; ahJ?
7 : 13, 17 : 25, 7 : 15, 15 : 23
(A) 7 : 13 (B) 17 : 25
(C) 7 : 15 (D) 15 : 23
39. In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk and
water is 2 : 1. If this ratio is to be 1 : 2, then
what is the quantity of water to be further
added?
(A) 20 (B) 30 (C) 50 (D) 60
60 ypl;lh; fyitapy;, ghy; kw;Wk; jz;zPhpd;
tpfpjk; 2 : 1. ,e;j tpfpjk; 1 : 2 Mf ,Uf;f
Ntz;Lnkdpy; $Ljyhf Nrh;f;ff; $ba
jz;zPhpd; msT ahJ?
(A) 20 yp (B) 30 yp (C) 50 yp(D) 60 yp
40. Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 be
subtracted from each, then they are in the
ratio 12 : 23. Find the second number
(A) 52 (B) 53 (C) 54 (D) 55
3 : 5 vd;w tpfpjj;jpy; ,U vz;fs; cs;sd.
mi txt;nthd;wpypUe;Jk; 9 fopf;fg;gl;lhy;
mit 12 : 23 vd;w tpfpjj;jpypUf;Fk;.
,uz;lhtJ vz;izf; fhz;f
(A) 52 (B) 53 (C) 54 (D) 55
41. Sum of squares of three positive numbers is
608 and they are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. Then,
find the numbers
(A) 6, 9, 15 (B) 8, 12, 20
(C) 10, 15, 25 (D) 14, 21, 35
%d;W kpif vz;fspd; th;f;fq;fspd;
$Ljy; 608. NkYk; mt;ntz;fspd;
tpfpjq;fs; 2 : 3 : 5, vdpy; me;j vz;fs;
ahit?
(A) 6, 9, 15 (B) 8, 12, 20
(C) 10, 15, 25 (D) 14, 21, 35
42. If 30% of A = 0.25 of B =
of C, then find the
ratio A : B : C
(A) 15 : 12 : 10 (B) 12 : 15 : 10
(C) 10 : 12 : 15 (D) 10 : 15 : 12
A - d; 30% = B - d; 0.25 =
C vdpy; A : B : C
vd;w tpfpjj;ijf; fhz;
(A) 15 : 12 : 10 (B) 12 : 15 : 10
(C) 10 : 12 : 15 (D) 10 : 15 : 12
43. What is the third proportional to 0.34 and
0.50?
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(A) 0.74 (B) 0.75
(C) 0.76 (D) 0.77
0.34 kw;Wk; 0.50 vd;w vz;fspd; %d;whk;
tpfpjk; vd;d?
(A) 0.74 (B) 0.75
(C) 0.76 (D) 0.77
44. In a cylinder, if radius is doubled and height
is halved then what happens to the curved
surface area?
(A) Halved
(B) Doubled
(C) Does not change
(D) Four times
xU cUisapy;, Muk; ,U klq;fhf;fg;gl;L,
cauk; ghjpahf Fiwf;fg;gl;lhy; mjd;
Gwg;gug;G vd;dthFk;?
(A) ghjpahFk;
(B) ,U klq;fhFk;
(C) khwhJ ,Uf;Fk;
(D) ehd;F klq;fhFk;
45. The length of side of a rhombus is 5 m and
one of its diagonal is 8 m. Then what is the
length of other diagonal?
(A) 5 m (B) 7 m (C) 6 m (D) 8 m
xU rha;rJuj;jpd; gf;fj;jpd; ePsk; 5 kP, mjd;
xU %iytpl;lj;jpd; ePsk; 8 kP vdpy; mjd;
kw;nwhU %iytpl;lj;jpd; ePsk; ahJ?
(A) 5 kP (B) 7 kP (C) 6 kP (D) 8 kP
46. A, B and C can complete a piece of work in
24, 6 and 12 days respectively. If they work
together, in how many days they will
complete the same work?
(A) 1/24 day (B) 7/24 day
(C) 24/7 days (D) 24/11 days
A, B kw;Wk; C vd;gth;fs; xU Ntiyia
Kbf;f KiwNa 24, 6, 12 ehl;fs; vLj;Jf;
nfhs;th; vdpy;, mNj Ntiyia mth;fs;
midtUk; ,ize;J nra;J Kbf;f
vj;jid ehl;fs; Njitg;gLk;?
(A) 1/24 ehs; (B) 7/24 ehs;
(C) 24/7 ehl;fs; (D) 24/11 ehl;fs;
47. 12 men complete the 2400 sq.m ploughing
work in 10 days. How many men are required
to complete 3600 sq.m ploughing work in 18
days?
(A) 10 men (B) 15 men
(C) 18 men (D) 20 men
2400 r.kP.epyj;ij 12 Ntiyahl;fs; 10
ehl;fspy; cOJ Kbg;gh;. 3600 r.kP. epyj;ij
18 ehl;fspy; cOtjw;F vj;jid
Ntiyahl;fs; Njit?
(A) 10 Ml;fs; (B) 15 Ml;fs;
(C) 18 Ml;fs; (D) 20 Ml;fs;
48. 2 men and 7 boys can do a piece of work in
14 days, 3 men and 8 boys can do the same in
11 days. In how many days, 3 times the work
can be completed by 8 men and 6 boys?
(A) 21 days (B) 18 days
(C) 24 days (D) 36 days
2 Mz;fs;, 7 rpWth;fs; Nrh;e;J xU
Ntiyapid 14 ehl;fspy; Kbg;gh;; 3
Mz;fs;, 8 rpWth;fs; Nrh;e;J, mNj
Ntiyia 11 ehl;fspy; nra;J Kbg;gh;.
vdpy;, mNj Nghy; %d;W klq;F Ntiyia,
8 Mz;fs;, 8 rpWth;fs; Nrh;e;J vj;jid
ehl;fspy; nra;J Kbg;gh;?
(A) 21 ehl;fs; (B) 18 ehl;fs;
(C) 24 ehl;fs; (D) 36 ehl;fs;
49. The length, breadth and height of a hall are 8
m, 10 m, 4 m respectively and the hall has
one door of are a 3 m x 1.5 m. Find the cost of
painting the walls at the rate of Rs. 200 per
square metre.
(A) Rs. 28,800 (B) Rs. 59,900
(C) Rs. 27,900 (D) Rs. 60,800
xU miwapd; ePsk;, mfyk; kw;Wk; cauk;
KiwNa 8 kP, 10kP, 4 kP kw;Wk; 3 kP x 1.5 kP
gug;gsT nfhz;l xU fjTk; cs;sJ.
tz;zk; G+r rJu kPl;lUf;F &. 200
nrythFk; vd;why;, mjd; Rth;fSf;F
th;zk; G+r vt;tsT njhif nrythFk;?
(A) &. 28,800 (B) &. 59,900
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50. If the capacity of a cylindrical tank is 1848 m3
and the diameter of its base is 14 m, then find
the depth of the tank?
(A) 12 m (B) 14 m
(C) 15 m (D) 18 m
xU cUis tbt njhl;bapd;
nfhs;ssthdJ 1848 kP3 kw;Wk; mjDila
tpl;lkhdJ 14 kP vdpy; mjDila Mok;
ahJ?
(A) 12 kP (B) 14 kP
(C) 15 kP (D) 18 kP
51. The length of a chain used as the boundary of
a semicircular park is 72 m. What is the area
of the park?
(A) 77 m2 (B) 91 m2
(C) 126 m2 (D) 308 m2
miu tl;l tbtpyhd G+q;fhtpd; Ntypahfg;
gad;gLj;jg;gl;l rq;fpypapd; ePsk; 72 kP
vdpy;, G+q;fhtpd; gug;gsT ahJ?
(A) 77 kP2 (B) 91 kP 2
(C) 126 kP 2 (D) 308 kP 2
52. Find the least number which when divided by
5, 6, 7 and 8 leaving a remainder 3, but when
divided by 9 leaves no remainder.
(A) 1677 (B) 1683
(C) 2523 (D) 3363
xU kPr;rpW vz; 5, 6, 7 kw;Wk; 8-My;
tFf;fg;gLk;nghOJ kPjp 3 MfTk;, 9-My;
tFf;fg;gLk;nghOJ kPjk; vJTk; ,y;iy
vdpy;, me;j vz; ahJ?
(A) 1677 (B) 1683
(C) 2523 (D) 3363
53. Find the next number in the following series
4, 6, 9, 13
(A) 20
(B) 22
(C) 19 (D) 17
gpd;tUk; njhlhpy; mLj;J tUk; vz;iz
fhz;f
4, 6, 9, 13
(A) 20
(B) 22
(C) 19 (D) 17
54. Consider the following statements :
Assertion (A) : Scholars distinguished a
culture midway between Palaeolithic and
Neolithic called Mesolithic
Reason (R) : The chief characteristics
mesolithic were the stone implements used
were extremely small and made up of
Chalcedony and silicate instead of quartzite.
Select your answer according to the coding
scheme below :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not
the explanation for (A)
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation for (A)
(D) (A) is true but (R) is false
fPo;fz;l thf;fpaq;fis ftdp
$w;W (A) : gioa fw;fhyj;jpw;Fk; Gjpa
fw;fhyj;jpw;Fk; ,ilg;gl;l ehfhpf fhyj;ij
,ilfw;fhyk; vd mwpQh;fs;
NtWgLj;Jfpd;wdh;.
fhuzk; (R) : ,ilf;fw;fhyj;jpd; Kjd;ik
gz;ghff; fUjg;gLgtd gbff;fw;fSf;Fg;
gjpyhf ePyr; rhaKila ntz;zpw kzpf;
fy;Yk; kw;Wk; kzw; rj;Jld; G+rg;gl;lJk;
nfhz;l kpfTk; rpwpa mstpyhd
fw;fUtpfs; MFk;.
fPo;f;fz;l FwpaPLfis nfhz;L rhpahd
tpilia Njh;e;njLf;fTk;.
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; jtW
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) rhp Mdhy; (R) vd;gJ (A)
tpd; rhpahd fhuzk; my;y
(C) (A) kw;Wk; (R) rhp. (R) vd;gJ (A) tpd;
rhpahd fhuzk; jhd;
(D) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
55. Match the following :
(a) Na and K - (i) Obtained by electrolysis
of fusd salt
(b) Cu and Ag - (ii) Occur only in native
state
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(c) Au and Pt - (iii) Occur both native and
combined state
(d) Na and Ca - (iv) Reducing agent in
metallurgy
(e) Al and Mg - (v) Occur only in
combined state.
(A) (a) - (v) (b) - (iii) (c) - (ii) (d) - (i) (e) -
(iv)
(B) (a) - (iv) (b) - (i) (c) - (ii) (d) - (iii) (e) -
(v)
(C) (a) - (ii) (b) - (iii) (c) - (v) (d) - (iv) (e) -
(i)
(D) (a) - (iii) (b) - (ii) (c) - (i) (d) - (v) (e) -
(iv)
nghUj;Jf :
(A) Na kw;Wk; K - (i) cUfpa cg;ig kpd;dhw;
gFj;jypy; fpilf;fpwJ
(B) Cu kw;Wk; Ag - (ii) jdpj;j epiyapy;
kl;Lk; fpilf;fpwJ
(C) Au kw;Wk; Pt - (iii) jdpj;j kw;Wk; Nrh;e;j
epiyapy; fpilf;fpwJ
(D) Na kw;Wk; Ca - (iv) cNyhftpaypy;
XLf;F fhuzp
(E) Al kw;Wk; Mg - (v) Nrh;e;j epiyapy;
kl;LNk fpilf;fpwJ.
(A) (a) - (v) (b) - (iii) (c) - (ii) (d) - (i) (e) -
(iv)
(B) (a) - (iv) (b) - (i) (c) - (ii) (d) - (iii) (e) -
(v)
(C) (a) - (ii) (b) - (iii) (c) - (v) (d) - (iv) (e) -
(i)
(D) (a) - (iii) (b) - (ii) (c) - (i) (d) - (v) (e) -
(iv)
56. Which of the following is/are wrong?
I. Mg2C3 on hydrolysis gives acetylene
II. Be2C on hydrolysis gives methane
III. Al4C3 on hydrolysis gives allylene
(A) I and II (B) II and III
(C) I and III (D) I, II and III
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; jtwhdit vJ/vit?
I. Mg2C3 ePuhw;gFg;G mile;J
mrpl;byPidj; jUk;
II. Mg2C3 ePuhw;gFg;G mile;J kPj;Njid
ntspapLk;
III. Al4C3 ePuhw;gFg;G mile;J
my;yPiyidj; jUk;.
(A) I kw;Wk; II (B) II kw;Wk; III
(C) I kw;Wk; III (D) I, II kw;Wk; III
57. For the Daniel cell E0 = 1. 10 V. The value of
equilibrium constant (K) for the reaction (at
298 K) is
Zn(s) +
+
(A) 4.36 x 1039 (B) 2.79 x 1041
(C) 6.53 x 1035 (D) 1.55 X 1037
Nldpay; fyj;jpd; E0 = 1. 10 V. vdpy;
fPo;;f;fz;l tpidapd; (298 K y;) rkepiy
khwpyp (K) -apd; kjpg;G?
Zn(s) +
+
(A) 4.36 x 1039 (B) 2.79 x 1041
(C) 6.53 x 1035 (D) 1.55 X 1037
58. Agricultural unemployment may be classified
into
I. Seasonal unemployment
II. Disguised unemployment
III. Chronic unemployment
Which is the correct answer?
(A) I and II only (B) II and III only
(C) I and III only (D) I, II and III
tptrhaj;Jiwapy; Ntiyapd;ikia
fPo;f;fz;lthW tifg;gLj;jyhk;
I. gUtfhy Ntiyapd;ik
II. kiwKf Ntiyapd;ik
III. ePbj;j Ntiyapd;ik
rhpahd gjpiy Fwpg;gplTk;
(A) I kw;Wk; II kl;Lk;(B) II kw;Wk; III kl;Lk;
(C) I kw;Wk; III kl;Lk;(D) I, II kw;Wk; III
59. Fill up the blanks :
National population policy adopted in 2000
with a view to encourage ___________ and
aim at stabilizing the population by
_____________.
(A) Two child norm, 2020
(B) One child norm, 2030
(C) Two children norm, 2046
(D) One child norm, 2030
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fhypaplq;fis epug;Gf :
FLk;gj;jpw;F ____________ vd;gij
Cf;Ftpf;fTk; kf;fs;njhifia
______________k; Mz;by;
epiyg;gLj;jTk; 2000-k; Mz;bd; Njrpa
kf;fs;njhif nfhs;ifapy;
Vw;Wnfhs;sg;gl;lJ
(A) ,uz;L Foe;ij jpl;lk;, 2020
(B) xU Foe;ij jpl;lk;, 2030
(C) ,uz;L Foe;ij jpl;lk;, 2046
(D) xU Foe;ij jpl;lk;, 2050
60. Match the following and select the correct
answer
(a) Tax revenue 1. Provident funds
(b) Capital receipts 2. Taxes on income
and expenditure
(c) Non-plan 3. Sales tax
expenditure
(d) Value added tax 4. Interest payments
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 2 3 4 1
gpd;tUtdtw;iwg; nghUj;jp rhpahd
tpilia Njh;T nra;f
(a) thp tUtha; 1. tUq;fhy itg;G
epjp
(b) %yjd tUtha; 2. tUtha; kw;Wk;
nryT kPjhd thpfs;
(c) jpl;lkpy;yh nryT 3. tpw;gid thp
(d) kjpg;G $l;ba thp 4. tl;b
nrYj;Jjy;fs;
(a)(b) (c)(d)
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 2 3 4 1
61. The National Statistical Commission of India
was headed by
(A) Monteck Singh Ahluwaliya
(B) C. Rengarajan
(C) Raghuram Rajan
(D) V. K. R. V. Rao
,e;jpahtpd; Njrpa Gs;sp tptu Mizak;
,tuJ jiyikapy; mike;jpUe;jJ
(A) khd;nlf; rpq; mYthypah
(B) rp. nuq;fuh[d;
(C) uFuhk; uh[d;
(D) tp.Nf.Mh;.tp. uht;
62. The structure of Indian Financial System
does not include
(A) Industrial finance
(B) Agricultural finance
(C) Development finance
(D) Deficit finance
,e;jpa epjp Kiwapd; fl;likg;G ,jid
cs;slf;fpaJ my;y
(A) njhopy; epjp
(B) Ntshz; epjp
(C) tsh;r;rp epjp
(D) gw;whf;Fiw epjp
63. The MGNREGS differs from other poverty
alleviation measures in the following respects
I. It focuses on income generation to the
targeted poor.
II. It is built around the notions of
citizenship and entitlement.
III. It facilitates disclosure by means of
regular and social audit.
IV. It operates as per the directions of the
State/Central Governments.
(A) I and II (B) II and III
(C) I and IV (D) II and IV
MGNREGS gpw Vo;ik ePf;Fk;
jpl;lq;fspypUe;J fPo;f;fz;l tpjj;jpy;
NtWgLfpwJ.
I. MGNREGS Fwpg;gpl;l Viofspd;
tUthapid mjpfhpf;Fk;
Nehf;fKilaJ.
II. ,J Fbkf;fs; kw;Wk; mbg;gil
chpikia Mjhukhff; nfhz;L
cUthf;fg;gl;lJ.
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III. njhlh;e;j kw;Wk; rKjha
fz;fhzpg;gjw;fhd topKiwfis
cWjp nra;fpwJ.
IV. khepy kw;Wk; kj;jpa muRfspd;
MizfSf;fpzq;f nray;gLfpwJ.
(A) I kw;Wk; II (B) II kw;Wk; III
(C) I kw;Wk; IV (D) II kw;Wk; IV
64. Justice D.P. Wadhwa committee was
appointed by the Supreme Court to examine
(A) Insurance schemes
(B) The level of black money in the country
(C) The functioning of rural development
programmes
(D) The Public Distribution System
cr;r ePjpkd;wj;jhy; ,ij Muha;tjw;fhf
ePjpaurh; D.P. thj;th FO mikf;fg;gl;lJ
(A) fhg;gPl;Lj; jpl;lq;fs;
(B) ehl;bd; fUg;Gg; gzj;jpd; msT
(C) fpuhk tsh;r;rpj; jpl;lq;fspd;
nray;ghLfs;
(D) nghJ tpepNahf Kiw
65. The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) policy for
fertilizers was implemented in India in
(A) 1966 (B) 1977
(C) 1991 (D) 2010
,e;jpahtpy; cuq;fSf;fhd Cl;lr;rj;jpd;
mbg;gilapyhd khdpaf; nfhs;if Jtq;fpa
Mz;L
(A) 1966 (B) 1977
(C) 1991 (D) 2010
66. Which Indian city has been declared as the
cleanest city in the ‘Swachh Bharat’ ranking
2015?
(A) Kochi (B) Thiruvaanthapuram
(C) Bengaluru (D) Mysuru
‘Rj;jk; nra; ,e;jpah’ gl;baypy; ve;j ,e;jpa
efuk; kpf Rj;jkhd efuk; vd;W 2015y; Njh;T
nra;ag;gl;Ls;sJ?
(A) nfhr;rp (B) jpUtde;jGuk;
(C) ngq;f@U (D) ik#&
67. Who is the chairman of the 20th law
commission of India?
(A) Justice. Ajit Prakash Shah
(B) Justice. Srikrishna
(C) Justice. Katju
(D) Justice. K. Balakrishnan
,e;jpahtpd; 20tJ rl;lf;FOtpd; jiyth;
ahh;?
(A) ePjpgjp. m[Pj; gpufh\; \h
(B) ePjpgjp. = fpU\;zh
(C) ePjpgjp. fl;[{
(D) ePjpgjp. K. ghyfpU\;zd;
68. Recently Union Government has decided to
develop a city as spiritual capital of the
country. Which among the following is this
city?
(A) Ujjain (B) Varanasi
(C) Nasik (D) Bodhgaya
mz;ikf; fhyj;jpy; kj;jpa murhdJ ek;
ehl;bd; xU efuj;jpid Md;kPf Gdpjj;
jiyefukhf cUthf;f KbntLj;Js;sJ.
fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; mJ ve;j efukhFk;?
(A) c[;n[a;d; (B) thuzhrp
(C) ehrpf; (D) Gj;jfah
69. India’s largest telecom operator is
(A) TATA (B) Bharati Airtel
(C) Reliance (D) Aircel
,e;jpahtpd; kpfg;nghpa njhiyj; njhlh;G
epWtdk; vJ?
(A) lhlh (B) ghujp Vh;nly;
(C) hpiyad;]; (D) Vh;nry;
70. Which corporation in Tamil Nadu was
awarded the best corporation award for the
year 2015?
(A) Chennai (B) Vellore
(C) Madurai (D) Tirunelveli
jkpo;ehl;bd; ve;j khefuhl;rpf;F 2015 Mk;
Mz;bw;fhd rpwe;j khefuhl;rp tpUij
ngw;wJ?
(A) nrd;id (B) NtY}h;
(C) kJiu (D) jpUney;Ntyp
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71. Every year 13th of August is observed as
(A) Voluntary Blood donation day
(B) World Hepatitis day
(C) Swachch Bharat day
(D) Organ donation day
xt;nthU Mz;Lk; ‘Mf];l; - 13’
_____________ ehshf
mDrhpf;fg;gLfpwJ?
(A) jd;dhh;t ,uj;jk; toq;Fk; ehs;
(B) cyf fy;yPuy; mow;r;rp ehs;
(C) J}a;ik ,e;jpah ehs;
(D) cWg;G jhdk; ehs;
72. ‘International Day of the Disappeared’
observed by United Nations Organization
every year falls on
(A) November 30 (B) December 26
(C) August 30 (D) October 25
xt;nthU Mz;Lk; If;fpa ehLfs;
rigapdhy; ‘mfpy cyf fhzhky; Nghdth;
jpdk;’ mDrhpf;fg;gLk; ehs;
(A) etk;gh; 30 (B) brk;gh; 26
(C) Mf];l; 30 (D) mf;Nlhgh; 25
73. The President of Sri Lanka as on June 2015
(A) Maithripala Sirisena
(B) Ravi Karunanayake
(C) Mahinda Samarasinghe
(D) Mahinda Amaraweera
[{d; 2015 y; =yq;fhtpd; [dhjpgjp
(A) ikj;hpghyh rphpNrdh
(B) utp fUzhehaNf
(C) k`pe;jh rkurpq;Nf
(D) k`pe;jh mkutPuh
74. Sunhak Peace Prize was won by
(A) Ms. Zhanna Nemtsova
(B) Zaina Erhain
(C) Dr. Modadugu Vijay Gupta
(D) Mr. Zia Haider Rahman
Rd;`hf; mikjp ghprpid jl;br; nrd;wth;
,th;
(A) jpU rhdh nek;Nrhth
(B) i[dh vh;̀ a;d;
(C) lhf;lh; nkhlhLF tp[a; Fg;jh
(D) jpU [ah i`jh; u`;khd;
75. Which gas has been recently discovered in
planet mars?
(A) Hydrogen Sulphide (B) Ammonia
(C) Methane (D) Ethane
rkPgj;jpy; nrt;tha; fpufj;jpy; ve;j thA
fz;lwpag;gl;Ls;sJ?
(A) i`l;u[d; ry;igL (B) mNkhdpah
(C) kPj;Njd; (D) <j;Njd;
76. Which Indian Temple was awarded ‘Award of
Excellence’ for conservation by UNESCO in
the year 2015, in Bangkok?
(A) Guruvayoor Temple, Guruvayoor
(B) Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur
(C) Padmanabhaswamy Temple,
Trivandrum
(D) Tirumala Temple, Tirupati
ve;j ,e;jpa NfhapYf;F guhkhpg;gpw;fhd
2015Mk; Mz;bd; jiy rpwe;j tpUJ
UNESCOthy; Ngq;fhf;fpy; toq;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) FUthA+h; Nfhapy;, FUthA+h;
(B) tlf;Fd;ehjd; Nfhapy;, jphp];#h;
(C) gj;kehgRthkp Nfhapy;, jpUtde;jGuk;
(D) jpUkyh Nfhapy;, jpUg;gjp
77. Which country devalued its own currency in
August 2015?
(A) India (B) Japan
(C) Germany (D) China
ve;j ehL jd;Dila gzj;jpd; kjpg;gpid
Mf];l; 2015y; jhdhfNt Fiwj;jJ?
(A) ,e;jpah (B) [g;ghd;
(C) n[h;kdp (D) rPdh
78. The 50th Anniversary of 1965 Indi- Pak war
was observed on
(A) 27 August 2015 (B) 30 July 2015
(C) 30 August 2015 (D) 28 August 2015
1965 ,e;jpa ghfp];jhd; Nghhpd; 50-MtJ
Mz;L jpdk; mDrhpf;fg;gl;l ehs;
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(A) 27 Mf];l; 2015 (B) 30 [_iy 2015
(C) 30 Mf];l; 2015 (D) 28 Mf];l; 2015
79. Match the Android OS versions with their
names:
OS version Name
(a) Android 6.0 1. Kitkat
(b) Android 5.0 2. Lollipop
(c) Android 4.4 3. Jelly Bean
(d) Android 4.3 4. MarshMallow
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 4 2 1 3
(D) 3 1 2 4
Md;l;uha;L ,aq;F nray;Kiwapid
mtw;wpd; ngah;fSld; rhpahfg; nghUj;Jf :
,aq;F nray;ghL ngah;
(a) Md;l;uha;L 6. 0 1. fpl;Nfl;
(b) Md;l;uha;L 5. 0 2. yhypghg;
(c) Md;l;uha;L 4. 4 3. n[y;yp gPd;
(d) Md;l;uha;L 4. 3 4. khh;];NkNyh
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 4 2 1 3
(D) 3 1 2 4
80. Government of Tamilnadu awards Dr. A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam award for a Tamilian for
his/her contribution to
(A) Development of rural health services
(B) Scientific, art and literature
development, humanities and student
welfare
(C) Tamil literature development
(D) Development of Sports
jkpof muR Dr. V.gp.N[. mg;Jy; fyhk;
tpUij xU jkpoUf;F ,j;Jiwapy;
gq;fspg;gpw;fhf toq;FfpwJ
(A) fpuhkg;Gw Rfhjhu Nkk;ghL
(B) mwptpay;, fiy kw;Wk; ,yf;fpa
tsh;r;rp, kdpj Neak; kw;Wk; khzth;
eyd;
(C) jkpo; ,yf;fpa tsh;r;rp
(D) tpisahl;Lj; Jiw Kd;Ndw;wk;
81. Identify from the options the name of the
Central government portal for students
looking for educational loans
(A) Vidya Vikas (B) Edu Care
(C) Vidya Lakshmi (D) Shodhganga
khzth;fspd; fy;tpf; fld; njhlh;ghd
kj;jpa murpd; jfty; fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws;
vjdpy; cs;sJ vd;gijf; fz;lwpf.
(A) tpj;a tpfh\; (B) vL Nfh;
(C) tpj;a yl;Rkp (D) Nrhj;fq;fh
82. Which of the following day is observed as the
National Statistics Day?
(A) June, 8 (B) June, 29
(C) July, 1 (D) October, 5
fPo ;fz;l ve;j jpdk; ‘Njrpa Gs;spay;
jpdkhf’ mDrhpf;fg;gLfpwJ?
(A) [_d;, 8 (B) [_d;, 29
(C) [_iy, 1 (D) mf;Nlhgh;, 5
83. ‘Pay Zapp’ a mobile application to make
dgital payments was started by which Bank?
(A) SBI (B) ICICI
(C) HDFC (D) HSBC
fzpg;nghwp %yk; gzk; nrYj;j ‘Pay Zapp’
vd;Dk; ifNgrp nraypiy ve;j tq;fp
Jtq;fpAs;sJ?
(A) v];.gp.I (B) I.rp.I.rp.I
(C) n`r;.b.vg;.rp (D) n`r;.v];.gp.rp
84. In the Australian Federal elections 2015 for
the Prime Minister of Australia, who emerged
as winner?
(A) Tony Abbot (B) Kevin Rudd
(C) Malcolm Turnbull(D) Julia Gillard
2015 M];jpNuypa ‡ngnlnuy; Njh;jypy;
M];jpNuypa gpujk ke;jphpahf ntw;wp
ngw;wth; ahh;?
(A) Nlhdp mNghl; (B) nftpd; &L
(C) khy;fhk; Nlh;d;Gy; (D) [_ypah fpy;yhh;L
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85. 2020 Olympic games will be held at
(A) Beijing (B) New York
(C) Chicago (D) Tokyo
2020 xypk;gpf; tpisahl;Lg; Nghl;b
eilngWk; ,lk;
(A) nga;[pq; (B) epA+ahh;f;
(C) rpfhNfh (D) Nlhf;fpNah
86. Nobel Prize 2015 in Physics was given for the
discovery of
(A) Path of electrons in electro magnetic
waves
(B) Path of neutrons in magnetic fields
(C) Proton oscillation
(D) Neutrino oscillation
,aw;gpaYf;fhd Nehgy; ghpR 2015
,f;fz;Lgpbg;gpw;fhf toq;fg;gl;Ls;sJ.
(A) kpd;fhe;j miyfspy; vnyf;l;uhd;fspd;
ghij
(B) fhe;j tay; gug;Gfspy; epA+l;uhd;fspd;
ghij
(C) GNuhl;lhd; MrpNyrd;
(D) epA+l;hpNdh MrpNyrd;
87. In October 2015 Russia’s Sergey Karjakin
won the World cup for
(A) Table Tennis (B) Chess
(C) Golf (D) Polo
u\;ahtpd; nrh;[p fh;[hfpd; mf;Nlhgh; 2015-
y; ,t;tpisahl;bd; cyff; Nfhg;igia
ntd;wth;
(A) Nki[ nld;dp]; (B) rJuq;fk;
(C) Nfhy;‡g; (D) NghNyh
88. The Administrative Reforms Commission of
India was set up on 5 Jan. 1966 under the
Chairmanship of
(A) K. Hanumanthaiya
(B) H.C. Mathur
(C) G.S. Pathak
(D) Morarji R. Desai
1966-k; Mz;L [dthp jpq;fs; 5-k; Njjp
Vw;gLj;jg;gl;l ,e;jpa eph;thf rPh;jpUj;j
Mizaj;jpd; jiyth;
(A) K. `Dke;ja;ah
(B) H.C. khj;J}h;
(C) G.S. ghj;jf;
(D) nkhuhh;[p R. Njrha;
89. ‘’The Supreme Court in the Indian union has
more powers than any other Supreme Court
in any part of the world’’ - Who said so?
(A) S.M. Sikri
(B) Sir Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar
(C) M.C. Setalwad
(D) Justice Kania
‘,e;jpa If;fpaj;jpd; cr;r ePjpkd;wk; cyfpd;
ve;j ehl;bYs;s cr;r ePjpkd;wj;ij tplTk;
mjpf mjpfhuk; cilaJ MFk;’, ,t;thW
$wpath; ahh;?
(A) v];.vk;.rpf;hp
(B) rh; my;yhb fpU\;zRthkp ma;ah;
(C) vk;.rp.nrly;tj;
(D) ePjpgjp fhdpah
90. Consider the following two statements
consisting of Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
and select your answer using the codes given
below.
Assertion (A) : The administrative reforms
commission recommended Lokpal and
Lokayukta
Reasoning (R) : These are for the Redressal of
Citizens grievances
(A) Both A and R are correct and R is the
correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are correct but R is not the
correct explanation of A
(C) A is True but R is false
(D) A is False but R is correct
gpd;tUk; ,U thf;fpaq;fspy;
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s $w;W (A) fhuzk; (R)
Mfpaitfisf; fUj;jpy; nfhz;L
fPo;fhZk; njhFg;GfspypUe;J cq;fs;
tpilia njhpT nra;f.
fUj;J (A) : Nyhf;ghy; kw;Wk; Nyhf;
MAf;jhit Vw;gLj;Jtjw;F eph;thf
rPh;jpUj;j Mizak; ghpe;Jiuj;jJ.
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fhuzk; (R) : ,itfs; Fbkf;fspd;
Fiwfis Nghf;Ftjw;fhf cs;sd
(A) A kw;Wk; R Mfpa ,uz;Lk; rhpahFk;
kw;Wk; R vd;gJ A apd; rhpahd
tpsf;fkhFk;
(B) A kw;Wk; R Mfpa ,uz;Lk; rhpahFk;
Mdhy; R vd;gJ A apd; rhpahd
tpsf;fky;y
(C) A rhpahFk; Mdhy; R jtW MFk;
(D) A jtW MFk; Mdhy; R rhpahFk;
91. Which one of the following is not correctly
matched?
(A) Article 153 - Office of the Governor
(B) Article 156 - Term of the Governor
(C) Article 154 - Executive authority of
Governor
(D) Article 155 - Removal of Governor
gpd;tUgtw;Ws; jtwhf
,izf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ vJ?
(A) tpjp 153 - MSeh; gjtp
(B) tpjp 156 - MSeh; gjtpf; fhyk;
(C) tpjp 154 - MSeh; eph;thf mjpfhuk;
(D) tpjp 155 - MSeh; gjtp ePf;fk;
92. Which one of the following statement is/are
true with regard to formulation of the
Government?
(A) There is a Rule in the Business of the
Government which mentions that single
largest party that gets majority will form
the government
(B) There is no written rules on inviting the
single largest party by the 2nd largest
party to form the government. It is a
convention
(C) There is a provision in Part I of the
Constitution
(D) Representation of Peoples Act provides
for inviting the longest party to form the
government
murhq;fk; Vw;gLj;JtJ Fwpj;J fPo;f;fz;l
ve;j $w;W / $w;Wf;fs; cz;ik?
(A) mhpjp ngUk;ghd;ik ngw;w fl;rpahdJ
th;j;jf murhq;fj;ij mikf;Fk; vd;W
muR nray;Kiw tpjpapy;
Fwpg;gplg;gl;bUf;fpwJ
(B) mhpjp ngUk;ghd;ik ngw;w fl;rpNah
(m) mjw;F mLj;j ,uz;lhtJ
epiyapy; ,Uf;Fk; fl;rpNah
murhq;fj;ij mikf;Fk; vd;W ve;j
xU vOj;J tbtpy; tpjp fpilahJ. ,J
xU kuG
(C) murpayikg;gpd; gFjp I-y; ,jw;fhd
tpjp ,Uf;fpwJ
(D) kf;fs; gpujpepjpj;Jt rl;lj;jpy; mhpjp
ngUk;ghd;ik ngw;w fl;rp, murhq;fk;
mikf;f miof;fg;gLfpwJ vd;W
$Wfpwhh;
93. Match List - I with List - II :
Laws Years
(a) The Banking Companies 1. 1966
Ordinance
(b) Special Bearers Bonds 2. 1980
Ordinance
(c) Unlawful activities 3. 1984
Prevention ordinance
(d) Terrorist affected areas 4. 1981
ordinance
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 4 1 3
(D) 1 3 4 2
gl;bay; I-I gl;bay; II- cld; nghUj;Jf :
rl;lk; tUlq;fs;
(a) tq;fp FOkq;fs; mtru 1. 1966
rl;lk;
(b) rpwg;G gpizKwp 2. 1980
gj;jpuq;fs; mtru rl;lk;
(c) rl;lj;jpw;F Gwk;ghd 3. 1984
eltbf;iffis jLf;Fk;
rl;lk;
(d) jPtputhjpfshy; ghjpf;fg;gl;l 4. 1981
gFjpfs; mtru rl;lk;
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
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(C) 2 4 1 3
(D) 1 3 4 2
94. The Protection of Civil Rights Act came into
force on
(A) 19th December 1974
(B) 19th November 1976
(C) 19th December 1975
(D) 19th November 1977
Fbik chpikfs; ghJfhg;G rl;lk; mKYf;F
nfhz;L tug;gl;l ehs;
(A) 19 brk;gh; 1974
(B) 19 etk;gh; 1976
(C) 19 brk;gh; 1975
(D) 19 etk;gh; 1977
95. Who one of the following persons is the ex-
officio chairman of the Rules Committee,
General Purpose Committee and Business
Advisory Committee?
(A) The Speaker
(B) A member elected by the house
(C) The Deputy Speaker
(D) A member of Ruling Party
gpd;tUgtUs; vth; xUth;, tpjpKiwfs;
FO, nghJ Nehf;fq;fs; kPjhd FO, gzp
MNyhridf;FO Mfpatw;wpd; gjtp
topj;jiyth; Mth;?
(A) rghehafh;
(B) rigahy; Njh;e;njLf;fg;gl;l cWg;gpdh;
xUth;
(C) Jiz rghehafh;
(D) MSq;fl;rp cWg;gpdh; xUth;
96. Match the following - Establishment of states
and choose the correct one :
States
(a) 36th Amendment 1. Goa
(b) 13th Amendment 2. Manipur and
Tripura
(c) 27th Amendment 3. Sikkim
(d) 56th Amendment 4. Nagaland
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 2 3 4
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; khepyq;fs; mikg;gJ
Fwpj;J rhpahdij Njh;T nra;f.
khepyq;fs;
(A) 36 tJ rPh;jpUj;jk; 1. Nfhth
(B) 13 tJ rPh;jpUj;jk; 2. kzpg;G+h; &jphpGuh
(C) 27 tJ rPh;jpUj;jk; 3. rpf;fpk;
(D) 56 tJ rPh;jpUj;jk; 4. ehfhyhe;J
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 2 3 4
97. Which of the following are major features of
the constitutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta as
recommended by the Administrative Reforms
commission?
1. They should be demonstrably
independent and impartial
2. They should compare with the highest
judicial functionary in the country
3. They should be directly accountable to
parliament
4. Their appointments should as far as
possible be non-political
(A) 1 and 4
(B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(D) None of the above (or) 1, 2 and 3
eph;thf rPh;jpUj;j Mizaj;jhy; ghpe;Jiu
nra;ag;gl;l mikg;Gfshd Nyhf;ghy; kw;Wk;
Nyhf;MAf;jhtpd; (kf;fs; tPuh; kw;Wk; kf;fs;
tpopg;ghsh;) Kf;fpa gz;Gfs;
fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; vJ vd $wTk;?
1. jd;dpr;irahfTk; ghugl;rkw;w KiwapYk;
nray;gLjy;
2. ehl;by; cr;rePjpkd;wj;jpd;
nray;ghLfSld; xg;gplg;gly;
3. ghuhSkd;wj;jpw;F gjpyspf;ff;
$bath;fs;
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4. mth;fsJ epakdk; murpay; rhuhjthW
,Uf;f Ntz;Lk;
(A) 1 kl;Lk; 4
(B) 1, 2 kl;Lk; 4
(C) 1, 2, 3 kl;Lk; 4
(D) Nkw;fz;l vJTkpy;iy (m) 1, 2 kl;Lk; 3
98. Identify the numbered substances in steps of
Glycolysis
Glucose (1) (2) Fructose 1, 6
bisphosphate
(A) (1) is Phruvate (2) is citrate
(B) (1) is Glucose-6-phosphate (2) is
pyruvate
(C) (1) is Glucose-6-phosphate (2) is
Fructose-6-phosphate
(D) (1) is phosphoglycerate (2) is Glyceric
acid
fpisf;Nfhyprp]; gbepiyfspy; vz;fshy;
Fwpf;fg;gl;l Ntjpg;nghUs;fisf; fz;Lgpb
FSf;Nfh]; (1) (2) ‡g;uf;Nlh]; 1, 6
gp];gh];Ngl;
(A) (1) igUNtl; (2) rpl;Nul;
(B) (1) FSNfh];-6-gh];Ngl; (2) igUNtl;
(C) (1) FSNfh];-6-gh];Ngl; (2)
‡g;uf;Nlh];-6-gh];Ngl;
(D) (1) gh];NghfpsprNul; (2) fpsprhpf;
mkpyk;
99. Consider the following pairs :
I. Thallophyta - Algae and Fungi
II. Tracheophyta - All vascular plants
III. Bryophyta - Liver worts and Fungi
IV. Pteridophyta - Mosses and
Mushrooms
Which of the pair given above is/are correct?
(A) III and IV (B) I and II
(C) I and IV (D) II and III
gpd;tUk; ,izfis fUj;jpy; nfhs;f :
I. jhNshigl;lh - My;fhf;fs; kw;Wk;
G+Q;irfs;
II. buf;fpNahigl;lh - th];Fyhh; jpRf;fs;
cila midj;J
jhtuq;fs;
III. gpiuNahigl;lh - ypth;Nthl;]; kw;Wk;
G+Q;irfs;
IV. nlhpNlhigl;lh - kh];fs; kw;Wk;
fhshd;fs;
Nkw;Fwpg;gpl;l ,izfspy; vJ rhp?
(A) III kw;Wk; IV (B) I kw;Wk; II
(C) I kw;Wk; IV (D) II kw;Wk; III
100. Which of the following statements about
‘Glycolysis’ is/are True?
I. Glycolysis is also known as Pentose
phosphate pathway
II. The substrate of Glycolysis is Glucose
III. The final product of Glycolysis is
Glycogen
IV. Glycolysis is also known as Glyoxylate
cycle
(A) I and III (B) II only
(C) III and IV (D) IV and II
‘fpisf;Nfhyprp];’ gw;wpa fPo;f;fz;l
$w;Wfspy; vJ/vit rhp?
I. fpisf;Nfhyprp]; epfo;tpid ngd;Nlh];
gh];Ngl; topg;ghij vdTk;
miog;ghh;fs;
II. fpisf;Nfhyprp]pd; jsg; nghUs;
FSf;Nfh];
III. fpisf;Nfhyprp]; epfo;tpd; KbTg;
nghUs; fpisf;Nfh[d;
IV. fpisf;Nfhyprp]; epfo;tpid
fpisahf;]Nyl; Row;rp vdTk;
miog;ghh;fs;
(A) I kw;Wk; III (B) II kl;Lk;
(C) III kw;Wk; IV (D) IV kw;Wk; II
101. Arrange the following common units of
classification in ascending order :
I. Family
II. Order
III. Species
IV. Variety
V. Genus
(A) II, I, III, IV, V (B) V, IV, III, II, I
(C) III, V, IV, II, I (D) IV, III, V, I, II
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gpd;tUk; tifg;ghl;bd; nghJ myFfis
VW thpirapy; vOJf.
I. Family
II. Order
III. Species
IV. Variety
V. Genus
(A) II, I, III, IV, V (B) V, IV, III, II, I
(C) III, V, IV, II, I (D) IV, III, V, I, II
102. If the time taken by a cup of tea to cool
from 85 °C to 75 °C is 1 minute, then the
time taken by it cool from 65°C to 55 °C
is
(A) 50 seconds
(B) Exactly 1 minute
(C) More than 1 minute
(D) 30 seconds
xU Nfhg;ig NjePh; 85°C ntg;g epiyap
ypUe;J 75°Cf;Ff; Fsph;tila1 epkplk;
MFnkdpd;> mjd; 65°CapypUe;J 55°C
f;Ff; Fsph;tila MFk; fhy msT
(A) 50 tpdhbfs;
(B) rhpahf 1 epkplk;
(C) 1 epkplj;jpw;Fk; mjpfk;
(D) 30 tpdhbfs;
103. The rest mass of a photon is
(A) Zero
(B) Infinity
(C) Dependent on its wavelength
(D) Dependent on its velocity
Nghl;lhdpd; Xa;T epiwahdJ
(A) Rop
(B) <wpy;yhjJ
(C) mjd; miyePsj;ij rhh;e;jpUf;Fk;
(D) mjd; jpirNtfj;ij rhh;e;jpUf;Fk;
104. Which of the following sets have different
dimensions?
(A) Pressure, Young's modulus, Stress
(B) Emf, Potential difference, Electric
potential
(C) Heat, Work done, Energy
(D) Dipole moment, Electric flux, Electric
field
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; ntt;ntW
ghpkhzq;fs; nfhz;l FO vJ?
(A) mOj;jk;> aq;Fzfk;> jifT
(B) kpd;dpaf;F tpir> kpd;dOj;j
NtWghL> kpd;dOj;jk;
(C) ntg;gk;> Ntiy> Mw;wy;
(D) ,UKid jpUg;Gj; jpwd;> kpd;Gyg;
ghak;> kpd;Gyk;
105. New elements and rare - earths are
discovered and fixed in the periodic table
using
(A) Bragg's law
(B) Moseley's law
(C) Compton's law
(D) Bravaos lattices
GJj; jdpkq;fs; kw;Wk; mhpa Gtpj;
jdpkq;fs; fz;lwpag;glTk;> jdpk
thpir ml;ltizapy; nghUj;jg;
glTk; gad;gLtJ
(A) gpuhfpd; tpjp
(B) Nkhrypapd; tpjp
(C) fhk;g;ld; tpisT
(D) gpuhit]; mzpf;Nfhit
106. Where is the head quarter of the Forest
Survey of India (FSI) located?
(A) New Delhi (B) Dehradum
(C) Chennai (D) Mumbai
,e;jpa td fzf;fPl;L jiyikafk;
vq;F mike;Js;sJ?
(A) epA+nly;yp (B) Nluh^d;
(C) nrd;id (D) Kk;ig
107. Which among these sanctuaries is not
present in Tamil Nadu?
(A) Anaimalai (B) Point Calimer
(C) Mudanthurai (D)Periyar
,tw;Ws; ve;j ruzhyak; jkpo;ehl;by;
,y;iy?
(A) Midkiy (B) ghapd;l; fhypkh;
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108. If a colour blind woman marries a normal
visioned man, they will produce
(A) Normal visioned sons and daughters
(B) Colour blind sons and normal
visioned daughters
(C) Normal sons and colour blind
daughters
(D) Colour blind sons and daughters
epwf;FUl;L ngz;zpw;Fk;> ,ay;ghd
ghh;it nfhz;l Mzpw;Fk; jpUkzk;
ele;jhy;> ,th;fs; ngw;nwLf;Fk;
(A) kfd;fs; kw;Wk; kfs;fs; ,ay;ghd
ghh;it cilath;fs;
(B) kfd;fs; epwf;FUl;Lj;jd;ik
cilath;fs; kw;Wk; kfs;fs;
,ay;ghd ghh;it cilath;fs;.
(C) kfd;fs; ,ay;ghd ghh;it
cilath;fs; kw;Wk; kfs;fs; epwf;
FUl;Lj;jd;ik cilath;fs;
(D) kfd;fs; kw;wk; kfs;fs;
epwf;FUl;Lj; jd;ik cilath;fs;
109. Cretinism, my oedema and goitre are
related to the disorders of the
(A) Parathyroid gland
(B) Thyroid gland
(C) Adrenal gland
(D)Pituitary gland
fphpl;bdprk;> kpf;Nrhvbkh kw;Wk; Kd;
fOj;Jfoiy Mfpa NfhshWfs;
,jDld; njhlh;GilaJ
(A) Nguhijuha;L Rug;gp
(B) ijuha;L Rug;gp
(C) ml;hPdy; Rug;gp
(D) gpl;A+l;lhp Rug;gp
110. Which one of the following NOT correctly
matched
(A) Anopheles Stephensi-
Leishmaniasis
(B) Glossina Palpalis - Sleeping sickness
(C) Culex Pipiens - Filariasis
(D) Aedes Aegypti - Dengue fever
fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; jtwhf
nghUj;jg;gl;Ls;sJ vJ?
(A) mNdhgpyp];];Bngd;rp-
];Nkdpahrp];
(B) fpshrpdpah ghy;ghyp];- cwf;f Neha;
(C) f;A+yf;];igg;gpad;]; - ahidf;fhy;
Neha;
(D) Vlh]; <[pg;il -nlq;F
fha;r;ry;
111. The List of coded instruction in computer
is called
(A) Program (B) Algorithm
(C) Flow chart (D) Application software
fzpg;nghwpapy; Mizfspd; njhFg;G
(A) epuy; (B) newpKiw
(C) nray; topg;glk; (D) gad;ghl;L
nkd;nghUs;
112. Choose the correct match
List I List II
(A) Fault 1. Stromboli
(B) Fold 2. San - Andreas
(C) Earthquake 3. Himalayan Range
(D)Volcano 4. Epicentre
5. Weathering
6. Exfoliation
(A) P-1 Q -2 R -5 S- 6
(B) P-5 Q -6 R -1 S- 2
(C) P-2 Q -3 R -4 S- 1
(D)P-4 Q -3 R -1 S- 6
rhpahf nghUe;jpatw;iwj; Njh;e;njLf;f
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) gpsT 1. ];uhk;Nghyp
(B) kbg;G 2. rhd; Mz;lu];
(C) Gtp mjph;T 3. ,kakiyj; njhlh;
(D) vhpkiy 4. mjph;T ikak;
5. thdpiyr; rpijT
6. nghiw ePf;fk;
(A) P-1 Q -2 R -5 S- 6
(B) P-5 Q -6 R -1 S- 2
(C) P-2 Q -3 R -4 S- 1
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113. The major temperature fluctuations in
surface waters of the tropical Eastern
Pacific ocean is called as
(A) Temperature
(B) Convection
(C) Thermo cline
(D) EI Nino and La Nina
mad kz;ly fpof;F grpgpf; rKj;jpu
Nkw;gug;gpy; Vw;gLk; ntg;g Vw;wj;
jho;TfshdJ ,t;thW
miof;fg;gLfpwJ
(A) ntg;g jiyfPo; khw;wk;
(B) ntg;gr; rydk;
(C) njh;Nkhfpisd;
(D) vy; epNdh kw;Wk; yh epdh
114. The portion of incident radiation reflected
back to space from the planet is called
(A) Atmospheric windows
(B) Albedo
(C) Rayleigh scattering
(D) Law of scattering
#hpaf; fjph;tPr;rpd; xU gFjp
gpujpgspg;gpd; %yk; tpz;ntspf;F jpUg;gp
mZg;gg;gLtJ ,t;thW
miof;fg;gLfpwJ
(A) tspkz;l rd;dy;fs;
(B) my;ngNlh
(C) uhNy xspr; rpjwy;
(D) xspr; rpjwy; tpjp
115. A major diamond mining centre in
Belgium is
(A) Aalberg (B) Aberdeen
(C) Aabenraa (D) Antwerp
ngy;[paj;jpy; cs;s xU gpujhd
itur;Ruq;fk;
(A) My;ngh;f; (B) mngh;bd;
(C) Mngd;uh (D) Md;l;nth;‡g;
116. Rank the given soils of India in
descending order in terms of their area/
extent
(A) Red soil, Alluvial soil, Literate soil,
Black soil
(B) Alluvial soil, Red soil, Literate soil,
Black soil
(C) Red soil, Black soil, Alluvial soil,
Literate soil
(D) Alluvial soil, Red soil, Black soil,
Literate soil
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s ,e;jpa kz;
tiffis gug;gstpd; mbg;gilapy;
,wq;F thpirg;gLj;Jf
(A) nrk;kz;> tz;ly; kz;> Nyl;liul;
kz;> fhpry; kz;
(B) tz;ly; kz;> nrk;kz;> Nyl;liul;
kz;> fhpry;
(C) nrk;kz;> fhpry; kz;> tz;ly; kz;>
Nyl;liul; kz;
(D) tz;ly; kz;> nrk;kz;> fhpry; kz;>
Nyl;liul; kz;
117. The planet which is known as the 'God of
War'
(A) Mercury (B) Venus
(C) Mars (D) Jupiter
Nghh; flTs; vd;wiof;fg;gLk; Nfhs;
(A) Gjd; (B) nts;sp
(C) nrt;tha; (D) tpahod;
118. The ice crystal theory to explain
precipitation was propounded by
(A) Tor Bergeron (B) E.G. Boven
(C) Richl (D) Davis
kiy tPo;r;rpia tpthpf;f gdpg;gbf
Nfhl;ghl;il cUthf;fpath;
(A) lhh;ngh;[pud; (B) ,.[p.Nghntd;
(C) hpr;nry; (D) Nltp];
119. Consider the following about scientific
dating of the pre historic period : choose
the correct code
I. The technique of radio - carbon dating
is based on measuring the loss of
carbon in organic materials over a
period of time.
II. Another dating method is known as
dendro - chronology
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III.Palaeo Botany is the analysis of
prehistoric plants
IV.Palaeography is the study of ancient
writing
(A) I, II and III only
(B) I, II, III and IV
(C) II and III only
(D) III and IV only
tuyhw;Wf;F Ke;ija fhyj;jpd; mwptpay;
mbg;gilapy; fhyj;ij fzf;fpLtjpy;
gpd;tUk; $w;iw ftdp : rhpahd $w;iw
Njh;e;njL :
I. xU Fwpg;gpl;l fhyj;jpw;F gpd;
caph;rhh; nghUl;fspy; ve;j msTf;F
fhpak; Fiwe;Js;sJ vd;gij
mbg;gilahff; nfhz;L fhyj;ij
fzf;fpLk; KiwNa NubNah-fhh;gd;
KiwahFk;.
II. kw;nwhU Kiw nld;l;Nuh
fhyf;fzpg;G Kiw vdg;gLfpwJ.
III. njhy; jhtutpay; njhy; jhtu
tiffis Ma;T nra;tJ.
IV. njhy;nyOj;J Kiw goq;fhy
vOj;Jf;fis thrpf;Fk; KiwahFk;.
(A) I, II kw;Wk; III kl;Lk;
(B) I, II, III kw;Wk; IV
(C) II kw;Wk; IIIkl;Lk;
(D) III kw;Wk; IV kl;Lk;
120. Which among the following correctly
matched ?
(A) Kol - Madhya Pradesh
(B) Chhutia - Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu)
(C) Kotas - Little Andaman
(D) Jarawas - Assam
fPo;fz;ltw;Ws; vJ rhpahf
nghUe;jpAs;sJ?
(A) Nfhy; - kj;jpa gpuNjrk;
(B) #l;bah - ePy;fphP]; (jkpo;ehL)
(C) Nfhlh]; - ypl;by; me;jkhd;
(D) [huhth]; - m];]hk;
121. Give the correct chronological order
I. Pitt's India Act
II. Minto - Morely Act
III. Regulating Act
IV. Montague - Chelmsford Act
(A) II, I, III, IV (B) IV, II, III, I
(C) III, I, II, IV (D) I, II, III, IV
rhpahd fhy thpiria jUf
I. gpl; ,e;jpah rl;lk;
II. kpz;Nlh - khh;yp rl;lk;
III. xOq;F Kiwr; rl;lk;
IV. khz;NlF - nrk;];Nghh;L rl;lk;
(A) II, I, III, IV (B) IV, II, III, I
(C) III, I, II, IV (D) I, II, III, IV
122. Who was known as the Father of Library
movement in Tamil Nadu?
(A) Thiru. T.K. Avindashilingam
(B) Thiru. M.P.Periyasamy
(C) Thiru . M. Bhaktavatsalam
(D) Thiru. Muthiah Chettiar
jkpo;ehl;L E}yf ,af;fj;jpd; je;ij
vd;W miof;fg;gl;lth; ahh;?
(A) jpU. T.K. mtpdhrpypq;fk;
(B) jpU. M.P. nghparhkp
(C) jpU. M gf;jtj;ryk;
(D) jpU. Kj;ijah nrl;bahh;
123. Identify the correct of events of
Muhammad - bin - Tughluq
(A) Transfer of capital, conquest of
Nagarkot, Reform of Token currency,
Taxation of the Doab
(B) Reform of Token currency, Transfer of
capital, Taxation of the Doab, conquest
of Nagarkot.
(C) Taxation of the Doab, Transfer of
capital, Reform of Token currency,
conquest of Nagarkot.
(D) Conquest of Nagarkot, Reform of
Token currency, Taxation of the Doab,
Transfer of the capital
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; KfkJ gpd; J}f;sf;
fhy epfo;r;rpfis fhy thpirapy;
milahsk; fhz;f
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gilnaLg;G> milahs ehza
rPh;jpUj;jk;> Njh Mg; kPJ thptpjpg;G
(B) milahs ehza rPh;jpUj;jk;> jiyefh;
khw;wk;> Njh Mg; kPJ thptpjpg;G>
ehfh;Nfhl; gilnaLg;G
(C) Njh Mg; kPJ thptpjpg;G> jiyefh;
khw;wk;> milahs ehza rPh;jpUj;jk;>
ehfh;Nfhl; gilnaLg;G
(D)ehfh;Nfhl; gilnaLg;G> milahs
ehza rPh;jpUj;jk;> Njh Mg; kPJ
thptpjpg;G> jiyefh; khw;wk;
124. Consider the following relating to Babur
I. The Autobiography of Babur is Babur
Namah
II. It was originally written in Persian
(A) Only I is true
(B) Only II is true
(C) Both I and II are true
(D)Both and II are false
ghgUf;F njhlh;Gila fPNo
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sij fUJf
I. ghghpd; Rarhpir ghgh; ehkh MFk;
II. mjdpd; %y E}y; ghurPf nkhopapy;
cs;sJ.
(A) I kl;LNk rhpahFk;
(B) II kl;LNk rhpahFk;
(C) I, II Mfpa ,uz;Lk; rhpahFk;
(D) II Mfpa ,uz;Lk; jtwhFk;
125. In which Indian state the women, except
Brahmin and Bania community,
terminate their marriage relationship
through the custom called "Chudi
Pahanana"
(A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Chattisgrah
(C) Jharghand (D) Uttaranchal
,e;jpahtpd; ve;j khepyj;jpy; gpuhkzh;
kw;Wk; gzpah ngz;fisj; jtpu> gpw
ngz;fs; "#b g`hd;dh" Kiwg;gbj;
jq;fs; jpUkz cwit Kwpj;Jf;
nfhs;fpd;wdh;?
(A) Me;jpu gpuNjrk; (B) rl;B];fh;
(C) [hh;fz;l; (D) cj;juhQ;ry;
126. Which of the following statements about
Mother Teresa is /are True?
I. She founded a new congregation
named Missionaries of charity
II. She did not accept the citizenship of
India
III.In 1929 A.D. she came to Madras as a
Missionary
(A) I and III correct
(B) II and IV correct
(C) I and IV correct
(D) I, III and IV correct
kjh;njNurh njhlh;ghd fPo;fz;l
$w;Wfspy; rhpahdit vit?
mth; kprpdhP]; Mg; rhhpl;b vd;w
rigia Jtf;fpdhh;
mth; ,e;jpa FbAhpikia Vw;Wf;
nfhs;s tpy;iy
mikjpf;fhf Nehgy; ghpR mth;fSf;F
toq;fg;gl;lJ.
fp.gp. 1929k; Mz;L nrd;idf;F rka
gug;ghsuhf te;jhh;.
(A) I kw;Wk; III rhpahdJ
(B) II kw;Wk; IV rhpahdJ
(C) I kw;Wk; IV rhpahdJ
(D) I,III kw;Wk; IV rhpahdJ
127. The Dravidian Mahajana Sabha was
founded by
(A) Pundit Iyothee Thoss
(B) C.S. Srinivasa Raghava Iyangar
(C) P. Theagaraya Cheety
(D) C. Natesa Mudaliar
jpuhtpl kfh[d rigiaj;
Njhw;Wtpj;jth;
(A) mNahj;jp jhrh; gz;bjh;
(B) rp.v];. =dpthr uhft [aq;fhh;
(C) gp. jpahfuha nrl;b
(D) rp. eNlr Kjypahh;
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128. In which Indian National Congress
session, Mahatma Gandhi was made its
President?
(A) Nagpur (B) Gaya
(C) Belgaum (D) Kanpur
ve;j ,e;jpa Njrpa fhq;fpu];; khehl;by;
kfhj;kh fhe;jp mjd;
jiytuhf;fg;gl;lhh;?
(A) ehf;G+h; (B) fah
(C) ngy;fhk; (D) fhd;G+h;
129. Match the list I and list II and choose the
correct code given below
List I List II
(a) Amrit Bazaar patrika 1. Dadabhai
Naoroji
(b) Indian Mirror 2. Sisir Kumar
Gosh
(c) Voice of India 3. G. Varma
(d) Advocate 4. N.N. Sen
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 4 2 3 1
thpir I cld; thpir II I nghUj;jp
thpirfSf;F fPo; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s
njhFg;gpypUe;J rhpahd tpiliaj; njhpT
nra;f.
thpirI thpir II
(A) mk;hpj; g[hh;
gj;jphpf;if 1. jhjhgha; nesNuh[p
(B) ,e;jpad; kpuh; 2. rprph; Fkhh; Nfh\;
(C) tha;]; Mg; 3. G. th;kh
,e;jpah
(D) ml;tNfl; 4. N.N. nrd;
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 4 2 3 1
130. Which Act is called as Black Act by the
Indians?
(A) Vernacular Press Act
(B) Indian Arms Act
(C) Rowlatt Act
(D) Opium Act
fUg;G rl;lk; vd;W ,e;jpah;fshy;
miof;fg;gLtJ vJ?
(A) gpuhe;jpa nkhop rl;lk;
(B) ,e;jpa MAj rl;lk;
(C) nusyl; rl;lk;
(D) mgpdp rl;lk;
131. Identify the statement which is wrong
(A) The modern method of writing with
coma, semicolon, and full stop are
the contribution of the
missionaries
(B) Robert De Nobili and Caldwell
enriched Tamil language
(C) The missionaries introduced printing
press
(D) The missionaries spread the gospel
only through English language.
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s thf;fpaq;fspy;
jtwhd thf;fpaj;ij milahsk; fhl;Lf
(A) etPd vOj;J Kiwahd fkh>
nrkpNfhyd;> Kw;Wg;Gs;sp vd;git
kp\;dhpfspd; ed;nfhil MFk;.
(B) uhgl;b nehgpypAk; fhy;L nty;Yk;
jkpio Nghw;wp tsh;j;jdh;.
(C) kp\;dhpfs; mr;R ,ae;jpuj;ij
,e;jpahtpy; Gfl;bdh;.
(D) kp\;dhpfs; ew;nra;jpia Mq;fpy
nkhopapy; gug;gpdh;.
132. Consider the following Reason and
Assertion and choose the correct answer
from the codes given below:
Reason (R): The diet of the early Tamils
was not very different from of modern
times. Ghee played a conspicuous part in
the diet of all, it fetched a high price.
Assertion (A): Ghee was used freely both
by vegetarian and non vegetarian Avur
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spoken of the use of ghee.
(A) (R) and (A) are correct, (A) is the
correct explanation of (R)
(B) (R) and (A) are correct but (A) is not
the correct assertion of (R)
(C) (R) is true but (A) is wrong
(D) (R) is wrong but (A) is true
fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s fhuzk; kw;Wk;
tpsf;fj;ij fUj;jpy; nfhz;L rhpahd
tpilia FwpaPLfspypUe;J Njh;e;njL.
fhuzk; (R) : gz;ila jkpo; kf;fspd;
czTg; gof;fk;> etPd fhyj;ij tpl
khWgl;ljy;y nea; xU Kf;fpa czthf
midj;J kf;fSk; gad;gLj;jpdh;.
,jw;F mjpf tpiy fpilj;jJ.
tpsf;fk; (A) : irtk; kw;Wk; mirtk;
cz;Zk; midj;J kf;fSk; nea;
gad;gLj;jpdh; MT+h; %yq;fpohh; kw;Wk;
Gwj;jpiz ed;dhfdhh; nea;apd;
gad;ghL gw;wp epiwa nra;jpfis
vOjpAs;shh;.
(A) fhuzk; kw;Wk; tpsf;fKk; rhp>
fhuzj;jpd; tpsf;fk; rhpahf
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ.
(B) fhuzk; tpsf;fKk; rhp Mdhy;
fhuzj;jpd; tpsf;fk; rhpahf
nfhLf;fg;gltpy;iy.
(C) fhuzk; rhp tpsf;fk; jtW
(D)fhuzk; jtW tpsf;fk; rhp
133. Choose the correct answer from the codes
given below
Assertion(A): The Indian National
Movement reached its crescendo in the
non - co operation movement in 1920-22.
It was in this context that there occurred a
resurgence of working class activity in the
years 1920 - 22. The working class
created its own organisation to defend its
class rights.
Reason (R) : Lokamanya Tilak was one of
the moving spirits in the formation of
AITUC. AITUC was formed in 1920.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(B) (A) alone is correct
(C) (R) alone is correct
(D)(A) is partly correct (R) wrong
fPo;fz;l FwpaPLfspypUe;J rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL
$w;W (A) : ,e;jpa Rje;jpug; Nghuhl;lk;
gbg;gbahd tsh;r;rp %yk; 1920-22
xj;Jioahik ,af;fk; tiu mile;jJ.
,j;jUzj;jpy; jhd; ciof;Fk;
th;f;fj;jpdh; Nghuhl;lj;jpy; fye;J
nfhz;ldh;. ,th;fs; jq;fs; chpikf;fhf
xU mikg;ig cUthf;fpdh;.
fhuzk; (R) : 1920 Mk; Mz;L
midj;jpe;jpa njhopyhsh; $l;likg;G
cUthf;fg;gl;lJ. ,t;tikg;ig cUthf;f
ce;JNfhyhf ,Ue;jth; Nyhfkhd;a
jpyfh;.
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) rhp
(B) (A) kl;Lk; rhp
(C) (R) kl;Lk; rhp
(D)(A) gFjp kl;Lk; rhp (R) jtW
134. What is the standard deviation of the first
n natural numbers?
(A) √
(B) √
(C) √
(D) √
Kjy; n ,ay; vz;fspd; jpl;l tpyf;fk;
vd;d?
(A) √
(B) √
(C) √
(D) √
135. In the series
6 4 1 2 2 8 7 4 2 1 5 3 8 6 2 1 7 1 4 1 3 2 8 6
How many pairs of alternate numbers
have a difference of 2?
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8
6 4 1 2 2 8 7 4 2 1 5 3 8 6 2 1 7 1 4 1 3 2 8 6
vd;w njhlhpy; xd;W tpl;L xd;W
vz;fshf vj;jid N[hbfspd;
tpj;jpahrk; 2 vdf; fhz;f
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8
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136. If means x, x means -, means + and -
means then what is the value of (175 -
25) (5+20) x (3+10)
(A)265 (B) 78
(C) 77 (D)354
+ vd;gJ x, x vd;gJ -, vd;gJ + kw;Wk; -
vd;gJ vdpy; (175 -25) (5+20) x
(3+10)d; kjpg;G ahJ?
(A) 265 (B) 78
(C) 77 (D)354
137. In a geometric series, if the fourth term is
and seventh term is
then what is the
first term of the series?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
xU ngUf;Fj; njhlh; thpirapd;
ehd;fhtJ cWg;G
kw;Wk; mjd; VohtJ
cWg;G
vdpy; me;j thpirapd; Kjy;
cWg;G vd;d?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
138. Find the percentage increase in the area of
a triangle if its each side is doubled.
(A) 100% (B) 200%
(C) 300% (D) 400%
xU Kf;Nfhzj;jpd; xt;nthU gf;fKk;
,U klq;fhf mjpfhpf;fg;gl;lhy;> me;j
Kf;Nfhzj;jpd; gug;gsT vj;jid
rjtPjk; mjpfhpj;jpUf;Fk;?
(A) 100% (B) 200%
(C) 300% (D) 400%
139. The sequence follow a regular pattern.
Find the correct letter for question mark,
to complete the sequence CEIKOQ?
(A) R (B) S (C) T (D) U
fPNo cs;s thpir xU Kiwahd
khjphpiar; rhh;e;jJ. Nfs;tpf;Fwp ,l;l
,lj;jpy; rhpahd vOj;ijf; nfhz;L
epiwT nra;f C E I K O Q?
(A) R (B) S (C) T (D) U
140. Find Least Common Multiple of
and
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
kw;Wk;
Mfpatw;wpd; kPr;rpW nghJ
klq;if fhz;f
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
141. Three numbers are in the ratio 1: 2 : 3.
Their highest common factor is 12. Find
the numbers
(A) 12,24,36 (B) 24,48,72
(C) 12,24,48 (D)48,60,72
%d;W vz;fs; 1: 2: 3 vd;w tpfpjj;jpy;
cs;sd. mtw;wpd; kPg;ngU nghJ fhuzp
(HCF)12 vdpy; me;j vz;fs; ahit?
(A) 12,24,36 (B) 24,48,72
(C) 12,24,48 (D)48,60,72
142. If the two numbers are in the ratio of 2:3
and the product of their highest common
factor and least common multiple is 150,
then find the sum of the numbers.
(A)5 (B) 10 (C)20 (D) 25
,uz;L vz;fspd; tpfpjk; 2:3
mt;ntz;fspd; kPg;ngU nghJ fhuzp
kw;Wk; kPr;rpW nghJ klq;F Mfpatw;wpd;
ngUf;Fj; njhif 150 vdpy;> me;j ,U
vz;fspd; $l;Lj; njhif ahJ?
(A)5 (B) 10 (C)20 (D) 25
143. Alex invested an amount of Rs. 8,000 in a
fixed deposit scheme for 2 years at
compound interest rate 5% per annum.
How much amount will Alex get on
maturity of the fixed deposit?
(A) Rs. 8,600 (B) Rs. 8,620
(C) Rs. 8,820 (D) Rs. 8,840
Mz;Lf;F 5% vd;w $l;L tl;bapy; 2
Mz;LfSf;F mnyf;]; vd;gth;
&.8>000-I epue;ju itg;G jpl;lj;jpy;
KjyPL nra;fpd;whh;. me;j KjyPL
nra;fpd;whh;. me;j KjyPL Kjph;T
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njhif ahJ?
(A) &. 8,600 (B) &. 8,620
(C) &. 8,820 (D) &. 8,840
144. The difference between the compound
interest and simple interest on a certain
sum at 8% per annum for 2 years is Rs.
240 find the sum.
(A) Rs. 35,000 (B) Rs. 35,700
(C) Rs. 37,500 (D) Rs. 40,000
,uz;L Mz;LfSf;F> Mz;Lf;F 8%
tl;b tPjj;jpy;> xU njhifapd; $l;L
tl;b kw;Wk; jdptl;bfSf;F ,ilNa
cs;s tpj;jpahrk; &.240 vdpy; me;j
njhifapd; kjpg;G vd;d?
(A) &. 35,000 (B) &. 35,700
(C) &. 37,500 (D) &. 40,000
145. If the rate of simple interest is 12% per
annum, then find the amount that would
get interest of Rs. 6, 000 per annum.
(A) Rs. 82,000 (B) Rs. 50,000
(C) Rs. 72,000 (D) Rs. 45,000
Mz;Lf;F 12% jdp tl;b tPjj;jpy; &.
6,000-I Xuhz;L tl;bahf nfhLf;Fk;
njhifiaf; fhz;f
(A) &. 82,000 (B) &. 50,000
(C) &. 72,000 (D) &. 45,000
146. Three solid metal cubes, whose edges are
6 cm. 8 cm and 10 cm are melted and a
new cube is made. Find the length of edge
of the new cube.
(A) 12 cm (B) 24 cm
(C) 20 cm (D) 48 cm
6 nr.kP.,8 nr.kP., 10 nr.kP.gf;fKs;s %d;W
cNyhfj;jhyhd jpz;k fdrJuq;fs;
cUf;fg;gl;L xU Gjpa fdrJuk;
nra;ag;gLfpwJ vdpy; Gjpa fdrJuj;jpd;
gf;fj;jpd; ePsk; ahJ?
(A) 12 nr.kP. (B) 24 nr.kP.
(C) 20nr.kP. (D) 48 nr.kP.
147. Find the number in the place of question
mark :
21, 25, 34, 50, ?, 111, 160
(A) 86 (B) 72
(C) 75 (D) 59
Nfs;tpf; Fwpapl;l ,lj;jpy; tUk;
vz;izf; fhz;f :
21, 25, 34, 50, ?, 111, 160
(A) 86 (B) 72
(C) 75 (D) 59
148. A can do a work in 10 days and B can do
the same work in 15 days. They earn Rs.
1,500 together. How will they share this
amount?
(A) Rs. 850 and Rs. 650
(B) Rs. 900 and Rs. 600
(C) Rs. 950 and Rs. 550
(D) Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 500
A xU Ntiyia 10 ehl;fspYk;, B mij
15 ehl;fspYk; nra;J Kbg;gh;. ,UtUk;
Nrh;e;J mt;Ntiyiar; nra;J &. 1,500-
I <l;bdhy;, mj;njhifia vt;thW
gphpj;Jf; nfhs;th;?
(A) &. 850 and &. 650
(B) &. 900 and &. 600
(C) &. 950 and &. 550
(D) &. 1,000 and &. 500
149. If 6 men and 8 boys can do a piece of work
in 10 days while 26 men and 48 boys can
do the same work in 2 days, then what is
the time taken by 15 men and 20 boys to
complete the same type of work?
(A) 4 days (B) 5 days
(C) 6 days (D) 7 days
6 Mz;fs;, 8 rpWth;fs; ,ize;J xU
Ntiyiar; nra;a, 10 ehl;fs;
Njitg;gLk;kw;Wk; 26 Mz;fs;, 48
rpWth;fs; ,ize;J mNj Ntiyia 2
ehl;fspy; nra;th; vdpy; 15 Mz;fs;, 20
rpWth;fs; Nrh;e;J mNj Ntiyiar;
nra;a vj;jid ehl;fs; Njitg;gLk;?
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(C) 6 ehl;fs; (D) 7 ehl;fs;
150. A plot of land is in the form of a
quadrilateral where one of its diagonals is
100 m long. If two vertices on either side
of this diagonals are 50 m away from the
diagonal. Find the area of the plot of land
(A) 5000 m2 (B) 1000 m2
(C) 10000 m2 (D) 500 m2
xU tPl;L kidahdJ ehw;fu tbtpy;
cs;sJ. mjd; xU %iy tpl;lj;jpd;
ePsk; 100 kP.%iy tpl;lj;jpd; vjpnujph;
gf;fq;fspy; cs;s Kidfs; ,uz;Lk;
%iy tpl;lj;jpypUe;J 50 kP njhiytpy;
,Ug;gpd;, kidapd; gug;G ahJ?
(A) 5000 kP2 (B) 1000 kP2
(C) 10000 kP2 (D) 500 kP2
151. If ‘’NOIDA’’ is written as 39658, how will
‘’INDIA’’ be written?
(A) 36568 (B) 63568
(C) 63569 (D) 65368
‘’NOIDA’’ vd;gJ 39658 vd vOjg;gl;lhy;
‘’INDIA’’ vd;gij vt;thW vOjyhk;?
(A) 36568 (B) 63568
(C) 63569 (D) 65368
152. Read the following statements :
1. Either A and B are of the same age or A
is older than B
2. Either C and D are of the same age or D
is older than C
3. B is older than C
Which one of the conclusions can be
drawn from the above statements?
(A) A is older than C
(B) D is older than C
(C) A is older than B
(D) B and D are of the same age
gpd;tUk; $w;Wfisg; gbf;f
1. A-Ak; B-Ak; rktaJilath;fs;
my;yJ A Mdth; B-I tpl nghpath;
2. C-Ak; D-Ak; rktaJilath;fs;
my;yJ DMdth; C-I tpl nghpath;
3. B Mdth; C-I tpl nghpath;
NkNy cs;s $w;WfspypUe;J ehk; fhZk;
jPh;khdk; ahJ?
(A) A Mdth; C-I tplg; nghpath;
(B) D Mdth; CI tplg; nghpath;
(C) A Mdth; B-I tplg; nghpath;
(D) B-Ak; D-Ak; rktaJilath;fs;
153. The minute hand of a circular clock is 14
cm long and that of hour hand is 7 cm.
Find how far does the tip of the minute
and hour hand move in 30 minutes?
(A) 88 cm, 3.66 cm
(B) 22 cm, 0.915 cm
(C) 44 cm, 1.83 cm
(D) 1.83 cm, 88 cm
xU fbfhuj;jpd; epkpl kw;Wk; kzp
Ks;fspd; ePsk; KiwNa 14 nr.kP kw;Wk; 7
nr.kP. 30 epkplq;fspy; epkpl Ks; kw;Wk;
kzp Ks; vt;tsT J}uk; efUk;?
(A) 88 nr.kP, 3.66 nr.kP
(B) 22 nr.kP, 0.915 nr.kP
(C) 44 nr.kP, 1.83 nr.kP
(D) 1.83 nr.kP, 88 nr.kP
154. A heap of paddy is in the form of a right
circular cone whose diameter is 4.8 m and
height 1.8 m. If the heap is to be covered
exactly by a canvas to protect it from rain,
find the area of the canvas required.
(A) 22.6 m2 (B) 27.2 m2
(C) 13.6 m2 (D) 11.3 m2
Neh;tl;l $k;G tbtpy; Ftpf;fg;gl;l
new;Ftpaypd; tpl;lk; 4.8 kP kw;Wk; mjd;
cauk; 1.8 kP vd;f. ,e; new;Ftpaiy
kioapypUe;J ghJfhf;f fpj;jhd;
Jzpahy; kpfr;rhpahf %lg;gLfpwJ
vdpy;, Njitahd fpj;jhd; Jzpapd;
gug;igf; fhz;.
(A) 22.6 kP2 (B) 27.2 kP2
(C) 13.6 kP2 (D) 11.3 kP2
155. If ax = b, by = c, cz = a, then what is the
value of xyz?
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ax = b, by = c, cz = a vdpy; xyz-d; kjpg;G
vd;d?
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 9 (D) 1
156. Arrange the following in the order of
increasing solubility in water
(i) NaHCO3 (ii) KHCO3
(iii) Mg(HCO3)2 (iv) Ca(HCO3)2
(A) (iv) < (iii) < (ii) < (i)
(B) (i) < (ii) < (iii) < (iv)
(C) (ii) < (iii) < (i) < (iv)
(D) (iii) < (i) < (iv) < (ii)
gpd;tUk; Nrh;kq;fis mtw;wpd; ePhpy;
fiuAk; jpwdpd; VWthpirapy; vOJ
(i) NaHCO3 (ii) KHCO3
(iii) Mg(HCO3)2 (iv) Ca(HCO3)2
(A) (iv) < (iii) < (ii) < (i)
(B) (i) < (ii) < (iii) < (iv)
(C) (ii) < (iii) < (i) < (iv)
(D) (iii) < (i) < (iv) < (ii)
157. Match the following :
Actinide element Atomic number
(a) Plutonium 1. 102
(b) Curium 2. 100
(c) Fermium 3. 96
(d) Nobelium 4. 94
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 4 3 2 1
rhpahf nghUj;Jf :
Mf;bidL jdpkk; mZ vz;
(a) G@l;Nlhdpak; 1. 102
(b) f;A+hpak; 2. 100
(c) ngh;kpak; 3. 96
(d) Nehgpypak; 4. 94
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 4 3 2 1
158. Match the Number of electrons
transferred (a) when one mole of
KMnO4is reduced to (b)
(a) 1, 3, 4, 5
(b) Mn2o3, Mno2, Mn2+
(A) 1- 3- Mno2, 4-Mn2o3, 5- Mn2+
(B) 1- Mn2+, 3-Mn2o3, 4- Mno2, 5-
(C) 1- Mno2, 3- , 4- Mn2+, 5- Mn2o3
(D) 1-Mn2o3, 3- Mn2+, 4- , 5- Mno2
flj;jg;gLk; vyf;l;uhd;fspd; vz;zpf;if
(a)-I xU Nkhy; KMnO4XLf;fg;gLk;
NghJ cz;lhFk; njhlh;ghd
mikg;GfNshL (b) nghUj;jpf; fhl;Lf.
(a) 1, 3, 4, 5
(b) Mn2o3, Mno2, Mn2+
(A) 1- 3- Mno2, 4-Mn2o3, 5- Mn2+
(B) 1- Mn2+, 3- Mn2o3, 4- Mno2, 5-
(C) 1- Mno2, 3- , 4- Mn2+, 5- Mn2o3
(D) 1-Mn2o3, 3- Mn2+, 4- , 5- Mno2
159. An example of commonly used herbicide
is
(A) p, p’ - dichlorodiphenyl trichloro
ethane
(B) 2, 4 - dichloro phenoxy acetic acid
(C) Benzene hexa chloride
(D) Naphthalene
nghJthfg; gad;gLj;jg;gLk;
fisf;nfhy;yp
(A) p, p’ - ilFNshNuhilgpidy;
biuFNshNuh <j;Njd;
(B) 2, 4 - ilFNshNuh gPdhf;]p mrpl;bf;
mkpyk;
(C) ngd;rPd; n`f;rh FNshiuL
(D) eh‡g;jyPd;
160. Match the following :
I II III
(1) Thiamine (a) Cheilosis (i) Pellagra
(2) Niacin (b)Polyneuritis (ii) Glossitis
(3) Riboflavin(c) Nicotinamide
(iii) Beri beri
(4) Biotin (d) Antipernic
(iv) Hyperestherin
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(v) Pernicious anaemia
(A) (1) - (a) - (v) (2) - (b) - (iii)
(3) - (c) - (i) (4) - (d) - (ii)
(5) - (e) - (iv)
(B) (1) - (b) - (iii) (2) - (c) - (i)
(3) - (a) - (ii) (4) - (e) - (iv)
(5) - (d) - (v)
(C) (1) - (d) - (ii) (2) - (a) - (v)
(3) - (b) - (iv) (4) - (c) - (iii)
(5) - (e) - (i)
(D) (1) - (c) - (iv) (2) - (e) - (ii)
(3) - (d) - (v) (4) - (a) - (i)
(5) - (b) - (iii)
nghUj;Jf :
I II III
(1) jakpd; (a) rPNyhrp]; (i) ngy;yfuh
(2) eparpd; (b) ghypepAhpl;b];
(ii) FNshrpl;b];
(3) hpNghgpstpd; (c) epNfhl;bdikL
(iii) nghp nghp
(4) gNahbd; (d) vjph;ngh;dpf; jd;ik
(iv) i`gnu];jPrpah
(5) radNfhghykpd;(e) ,iz nehjp - R
(v) ngh;dprpa]; ,uj;j Nrhif
(A) (1) - (a) - (v) (2) - (b) - (iii)
(3) - (c) - (i) (4) - (d) - (ii)
(5) - (e) - (iv)
(B) (1) - (b) - (iii) (2) - (c) - (i)
(3) - (a) - (ii) (4) - (e) - (iv)
(5) - (d) - (v)
(C) (1) - (d) - (ii) (2) - (a) - (v)
(3) - (b) - (iv) (4) - (c) - (iii)
(5) - (e) - (i)
(D) (1) - (c) - (iv) (2) - (e) - (ii)
(3) - (d) - (v) (4) - (a) - (i)
(5) - (b) - (iii)
161. The Indian Constitution describes
Legislative Relations between Union and
States in Article from
(A) Articles 245 to 255
(B) Articles 256 to 263
(C) Articles 264 to 267
(D) Articles 268 to 276
ve;j tpjpfspd; fPo; ,e;jpa murpayikg;G
kj;jpa kw;Wk; khepy rl;lj;Jiwapd;
cwTfs; gw;wp Fwpg;gpLfpwJ?
(A) tpjpfs; 245 - 255
(B) tpjpfs; 256 - 263
(C) tpjpfs; 264 - 267
(D) tpjpfs; 268 - 276
162. Which of the following is/are incorrectly
matched? Select your answer using the
codes given below
I. Credit creation - Reserve Bank
of India
II. Commercial Bank - Accepting
deposits
III.Reserve Bank of India - Control of
credit
IV.Quantitative Control - Scheduled
Banks
(A) I only (B) I and II
(C) II and IV (D) I and IV
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; vit rhpahf
nghUe;jtpy;iy? fPNo
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfis
gad;gLj;jp cq;fs; tpilia
Njh;e;njLf;f
I. fld; cUthf;fk; - ,e;jpad;
hprh;t; tq;fp
II. tzpf tq;fpfs; -itg;Gfis
Vw;Wf; nfhs;Sjy;
III. ,e;jpad; hprh;t; tq;fp - fld;
fl;Lg;gLj;Jjy;
IV. vz;zsT fl;Lg;ghl;L - gl;bay;
Kiwfs; tq;fpfs;
(A) I kl;Lk; (B) I kw;Wk; II
(C) II kw;Wk; IV (D) I kw;Wk; IV
163. The phase of rapid growth of population
in India falls
(A) between 1891 - 1921
(B) between 1921 - 1951
(C) between 1951 - 1981
(D) between 1981 - 2001
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tsh;r;rp Vw;gl;lJ ,f;fhyf; fl;lj;jpy;
MFk;
(A) 1891 - 1921 Mz;Lfspy;
(B) 1921 - 1951 Mz;Lfspy;
(C) 1951 - 1981Mz;Lfspy;
(D) 1981 - 2001 Mz;Lfspy;
164. In which of the following states of India,
Inland water transport is not important?
(A) Kerala (B) West Bengal
(C) Bihar (D) Gujarat
gpd;tUk; ,e;jpa khepyq;fspy; ve;j
khepyj;jpy; cs;ehl;L ePh;topg;
Nghf;Ftuj;J Kf;fpakhdjhf ,y;iy?
(A) Nfush (B) Nkw;F tq;fhsk;
(C) gPfhh; (D) F[uhj;
165. Which kind of power accounts for the
largest share of power generation in
India?
(A) Hydro - electricity (B) Thermal
(C) Nuclear (D) Solar
,e;jpahtpy; ve;j kpd; rf;jpapd; %ykhf
mjpf mstpy; kpd; rf;jp cw;gj;jpahfpwJ?
(A) ePh; kpd;rhuk; (B) mdy; kpd;
(C) mZkpd; rf;jp (D) #hpa rf;jp
166. What is India’s rank in the global
production of milk in 2010-2011?
(A) First (B) Second
(C) Third (D) Fourth
2010-11 Mk; Mz;by; cyfshtpa ghy;
cw;gj;jpapy; ,e;jpahtpd; juk; vd;d?
(A) Kjyplk; (B) ,uz;lhkplk;
(C) %d;whkplk; (D) ehd;fhkplk;
167. Industry which is reserved for public
sector in New Economic Policy
(A) Atomic Energy
(B) Cotton Industry
(C) Sugar Industry
(D) Tea Industry
Gjpa nghUshjhu nfhs;ifapy;
nghJj;Jiwapd; fPo; ve;j njhopy;
epWtdk; XJf;fPL nra;ag;gl;lJ?
(A) mZkpd; rf;jp
(B) gUj;jpj; njhopy;
(C) rh;f;fiu njhopy;
(D) Njapiyj; njhopy;
168. Arrange the following sectors in India
descending order according to the
commercial energy consumption
1. Household sector
2. Agriculture
3. Industries
4. Transport
(A) 4, 3, 1, 2
(B) 3, 4, 1, 2
(C) 3, 4, 2, 1
(D) 4, 1, 3, 2
tzpf rf;jp Efh;tpd; mbg;gilapy;
fPo;f;fhZk; ,e;jpa Jiwfis ,wq;F
thpirapy; thpirg;gLj;Jf
1. ,y;yj;Jiw
2. Ntshz;ik
3. njhopw;rhiy
4. Nghf;Ftuj;J
(A) 4, 3, 1, 2
(B) 3, 4, 1, 2
(C) 3, 4, 2, 1
(D) 4, 1, 3, 2
169. ‘’Indradhanush’’ introduced by the
Central Government in August 2015 aims
at :
(A) Establishing a separate ombudsman
for private sector banks
(B) Reviving or revamping public sector
banks
(C) Reviving non-banking financial
institutions
(D) Introducing new banks in rural India
Mf];l; 2015y; kj;jpa murhy;
mwpKfg;gLj;jg;gl;l ‘,e;jpujD];’
jpl;lj;jpd; Nehf;fk;
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(A) jdpahh; Jiw tq;fpfis eph;tfpf;f
jdp mikg;ig Vw;gLj;JtJ
(B) nghJj; Jiw tq;fpfis
Nkk;gLj;JtJ my;yJ rPuikg;gJ
(C) tq;fp rhuh epjp epWtdq;fis kPl;L
rPuikg;gJ
(D) Cuf ,e;jpahtpy; Gjpa tq;fpfis
mwpKfg;gLj;JtJ
170. Which country was affected by ’Typhoon
Goni’?
(A) Philippines (B) Japan
(C) Sri Lanka (D) Canada
ve;j ehL ‘#whtsp Nfhdp’ ahy;
ghjpf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) gpypg;igd;]; (B) [g;ghd;
(C) ,yq;if (D) fdlh
171. Match List I with List II and select the
correct option given below :
List I List II
(a) Abdul Kalam Award 1. G. Jothimani
(b) Kalpana Chawla Award 2. S. Sampath
Kumar
(c) Best Doctor Award 3. P.
Simmachandran
(d) Best Social Worker 4. N.
Award Valarmathi
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 1 3
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 4 2 3 1
gl;bay; I cld; gl;bay; II-ilxg;gpl;L
rhpahd tpilia Njh;e;njLf;fTk;
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(a) mg;Jy;fyhk; tpUJ 1. [p.
N[hjpkzp
(b) fy;gdh rht;yh tpUJ 2. r.
rk;gj;Fkhh;
(c) rpwe;j kUj;Jth; tpUJ 3. gh.
rpk;kre;jpud;
(d) rpwe;j r%f Nrtfh; 4. eh. tsh;kjp
tpUJ
(a)(b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 1 3
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 4 2 3 1
172. Identify the correct statement from the
following
(A) Tiruchirapalli has been declared as
the second cleanest city by Swachh
Bharat in 2015
(B) Tiruchirapalli has been declared as
the second cleanest city by UNESCO
in 2015
(C) Goa has been declared as the second
cleanest city by Swachh Bharat in
2015
(D) Mysuru has been declared as the first
cleanest city by United Nations
Organization in 2015
fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; rhpahd $w;wpidf;
fz;lwpf
(A) jpUr;rpuhg;gs;sp efuj;ij
,uz;lhtJ Rj;jkhd efuk; vd
2015-y; ];tr; ghuj; mwptpj;Js;sJ
(B) jpUr;rpuhg;gs;sp efuj;ij
,uz;lhtJ Rj;jkhd efuk; vd
2015-y; And];Nfh mwptpj;Js;sJ
(C) Nfhth efuj;ij ,uz;lhtJ
Rj;jkhd efuk; vd 2015 y; ];tr;
ghuj; mwptpj;Js;sJ
(D) ik#Uefuj;ij KjyhtJ Rj;jkhd
efuk; vd If;fpa ehLfs; rig 2015-
y;; mwptpj;Js;sJ
173. Nobel Prize for medicine in 2015 was
awarded to
I. Tu Youyou
II. Satoshi Omura
III. William Campbell
IV. Arun Bahl
(A) I only (B) I, III and IV
(C) II and III only (D) I, II and III
Nehgy; ghpR 2015 kUj;Jtj;jpy;
,tUf;F/,th;fSf;F
mwptpf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ
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I. L A+A+
II. rl;Nlhrp XKuh
III. tpy;ypak; Nfk;g;ngy;
IV. mUz; gh`y;
(A) I kl;Lk; (B) I, III kw;Wk; IV
(C) II kw;Wk; III kl;Lk; (D) I, II kw;Wk; III
174. Which country has come forward to help
clean India’s River Ganga?
(A) Iran (B) Israel
(C) Ireland (D) Italy
,e;jpahtpd; fq;if ejpia Rj;jk; nra;a
ve;j ehL Kd; te;Js;sJ?
(A) ,uhd; (B) ,];Nuy;
(C) mah;yhe;J (D) ,j;jhyp
175. World . ‘Car Free Day’ is observed on
(A) September 12 (B) September 22
(C) October 22 (D) October 18
cyf‘fhh; gad;gLj;jhj ehs;’
mDrhpf;fg;gLtJ
(A) nrg;lk;gh; 12 (B) nrg;lk;gh; 22
(C) mf;Nlhgh; 22 (D) mf;Nlhgh;18
176. Which court ruled that ‘Eu-us data
Transfer Pact’ is invalid?
(A) American Court, New York
(B) British Court, London
(C) European Court, Luxem bourg
(D) International Court, New York
INuhg;gpa A+dpad; - Aidl;Nll; ];Nll;];
(Eu-us) tptu ghpkhw;w xg;ge;jj;ij
nry;yhJ vdj; jPh;g;gspj;j ePjpkd;wk;
(A) mnkhpf;f ePjpkd;wk;, epA+ahh;f;
(B) gphpl;b\; ePjpkd;wk;, yz;ld;
(C) INuhg;gpa ePjpkd;wk;, yf;nrk;Nghh;f;
(D) ,d;nlh;Nerdy; ePjpkd;wk;, epA+ahh;f;
177. The Leader of the Congress Party in the
Lok Sabha as on September 2015
(A) Mallikarjuna Karge
(B) Sonia Gandhi
(C) Ghulam Nabi Azad
(D) Rahul Gandhi
nrg;lk;gh;, 2015y; Nyhf;rghtpy; fhq;fpu];
fl;rpapd; jiyth;
(A) ky;ypfh;[_dh fhh;Nf
(B) Nrhdpah fhe;jp
(C) Fyhk; egp Mrhj;
(D) uhFy; fhe;jp
178. Which state government in India has
started the ‘Ladli Beti’ scheme for the girl
child?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Jammu & Kashmir
,e;jpahtpd; ve;j khepy muR ngz;
Foe;ijf;fhd ‘yhl;yp Ngl;b’ jpl;lj;ij
Jtq;fpAs;sJ?
(A) kj;jpag; gpuNjrk;
(B) cj;jh;fhz;l;
(C) [hh;f;fz;l;
(D) [k;K &fh\;kPh;
179. Consider the following statements about
Suraksha Hose :
1. The hose is made of rubber and is green
- coloured
2. The outer layer of the hose is fire
resistant
3. The middle layer of the hose is made of
brass-coated high carbon steel wire
mesh
Which of the above statement is/are
correct?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(B) Only 2 and 3 are correct
(C) Only 1 and 3 are correct
(D) Only 3 is correct
‘Ruf;\h nefpo;T Foha;’ gw;wpa
fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis fUj;jpy; nfhs;f :
1. ,f;Foha; ug;guhy; nra;ag;gl;lJ kw;Wk;
gr;ir epwKilaJ
2. ,f;Fohapd; ntsp mLf;F neUg;G
vjph;g;G jpwd; ngw;wJ
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3. ,f;Fohapd; eL mLf;F gpj;jisg;
G+r;Rk;, fhh;gd; ];By; fk;gp tiy
nfhz;lJ.
,tw;Ws; vJ/vit rhp?
(A) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 3 rhp
(B) 2 kw;Wk; 3 kl;LNk rhp
(C) 1 kw;Wk; 3 kl;LNk rhp
(D) 3 kl;LNk rhp
180. The Union Urban Development Ministry
has selected 98 towns/cities from all over
the country to graduate into smart cities
in five yars. Select the town/cities not
included in the list from the following
(A) Coimbatore
(B) Dindugul
(C) Chidambaram
(D) Erode
kj;jpa efh;g;Gw Nkk;ghl;L mikr;rfk;
ehl;by; 98 efuq;fis Njh;T nra;J Ie;J
Mz;Lfspy; mtw;iw ];khh;l;
efuq;fshf khw;wpaikf;f ,Uf;fpd;wJ.
fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; ];khh;l; rpl;b gl;baypy;
Nrh;f;fg;glhjij njhpT nra;f.
(A) Nfhak;Gj;J}h;
(B) jpz;Lf;fy;
(C) rpjk;guk;
(D) <NuhL
181. The country that has become the first
defaulter, among developed nations, on
debt of International Monetory Fund
(IMF) on 30th June 2015
(A) China
(B) Italy
(C) Greece
(D) Germany
2015, [_d; 30-y; tsh;;r;rpaile;j
ehLfSf;Fs; IMF flid nrYj;jj;
jtwpa Kjy; ehL vJ?
(A) irdh
(B) ,j;jhyp
(C) fphP];
(D) n[h;kdp
182. The last movie for which late M.S.
Viswanathan composed music is
(A) Engirundho Vanthan
(B) Suvadugal
(C) Devadoss
(D) Ninaithalae Inikkum
M.S. tp];tehjd; ,Wjpahf ,iraikj;j
jpiug;glk;
(A) vq;fpUe;Njh te;jhd;
(B) RtLfs;
(C) Njtjh];
(D) epidj;jhNy ,dpf;Fk;
183. Who was awarded the Stockholm Water
prize for the year 2015?
(A) Amalendu Krishna
(B) Rajendra Singh
(C) Mansingh Rawat
(D) Modadugu Vijay Gupta
2015 Mk; Mz;bw;fhd ];lhf;N`hkpd;
ePh; ghpR ahUf;F toq;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) mknye;J fpU\;zh
(B) uhN[e;jpu rpq;
(C) khd;rpq; uhthj;
(D) NkhlhLF tp[a; Fg;jh
184. Google’s Alphabet Website is
(A) alpgoogle.com
(B) googlealbet.com
(C) abc.com
(D) abc.xyz
$Fspd; My;gngl; ,izajsk;
(A) alpgoogle.com
(B) googlealbet.com
(C) abc.com
(D) abc.xyz
185. ___________ organization slapped fine
to the companies for not appointing
women directors.
(A) BSE (B) BSI
(C) SBI (D) BCCI
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___________ epWtdkhdJ, ngz;
,af;Feh;fis epakpf;fhj
fk;ngdpfSf;F mguhjk; tpjpj;Js;sJ.
(A) BSE (B) BSI
(C) SBI (D) BCCI
186. Tuyouyou of China has been awarded the
Nobel Prize in medicine for developing a
new drug called
(A) Avermectin (B) Artemisinin
(C) Ivermectin (D) Parasitin
rPd ehl;ilr; Nrh;e;j JA+A+ vd;gtUf;F
,e;j kUe;ij fz;Lgpbj;jjw;fhf
kUj;Jtj; Jiwf;fhd Nehgy; ghpR
toq;fg;gl;lJ.
(A) mth;nkf;bd; (B) Mh;bkprpdpd;
(C) Ith;nkf;bd; (D) ghuhrpl;bd;
187. Article 25 of the Constitution of India
guarantees
(A) Right to Religion
(B) Right to Property
(C) Right to life
(D) Right to equality
,e;jpa murpayikg;gpd; 25-tJ tpjp
cj;jputhjkspg;gJ
(A) rka chpik
(B) nrhj;Jhpik
(C) caph; thOk; chpik
(D) rkj;Jt chpik
188. Which one of the following is not a
formally prescribed device available to the
members of Parliament?
(A) Question Hour
(B) Zero Hour
(C) Half-an hour discussion
(D) Short duration discussion
ghuhSkd;w cWg;gpdh;fSf;F
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; Kiw rhh;e;j fUtpahf
,y;yhj epiyahf ,Ug;gJ vJ?
(A) Nfs;tp Neuk;
(B) G+[;a Neuk;
(C) miukzp Neu tpthjk;
(D) FWfpa fhy tpthjk;
189. The National Commission to review the
working of the Constitution was set-up in
the year
(A) 2001 (B) 2004
(C) 2003 (D) 2002
murpayikg;G nray;gLk; tpjj;ij Muha
Njrpa Mizak; mikf;fg;gl;l Mz;L
(A) 2001 (B) 2004
(C) 2003 (D) 2002
190. Match the list :
(a) Fourth Schedule 1. Division of
Powers
(b) Seventh Schedule 2. Seats
allotted in the
council of states
(c) Eleventh Schedule 3. Languages
(d) Eighth Schedule 4. 73rd
Amendment
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 1 2 4 3
rhpahdij nghUj;Jf :
(a) ehyhtJ ml;ltiz1. mjpfhug;
gFg;G
(b) VohtJml;ltiz 2.
khepyq;fsitf;F xJf;fPL
nra;ag;gl;l
,lq;fs;
(c) gjpNdhuhtJ 3. nkhopfs;
ml;ltiz
(d) vl;lhtJ ml;ltiz 4.73tJ
rl;lj;
jpUj;jk;
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 1 2 4 3
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191. Which one of the following amendment
was called a revision of the constitution
and it introduced changes in preamble, as
many as 53 articles and seventh schedule?
(A) 40th amendment
(B) 42nd amendment
(C) 41st amendment
(D) 43rd amendment
gpd;tUk; murpayikg;G jpUj;jq;fspy;
ve;j xd;W, murpayikg;gpd; Kfg;Giu, 53
murpayikg;G tpjpfs; kw;Wk; 7-tJ
ml;ltiz Mfpatw;wpy; jpUj;jq;fis
nra;jjd; %yk;, murpayikg;gpd;
kWgjpg;G vd;wiof;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) 40tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
(B) 42tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
(C) 41tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
(D) 43tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
192. Which one of the following statement with
regard to the enactment of the Act of 1935
is WRONG?
(A) Turko- Italian war happened
(B) Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh
Tragedy occurred
(C) Round - Table Conferences held
(D) Lord Curzon Partitioned Bengal
1935-k; Mz;L ,aw;wg;gl;l rl;lk;
njhlh;ghd fPo;f;fz;l ve;j $w;W /
$w;Wfs; jtW?
(A) JUf;F - ,j;jhypa Nghh; Vw;gl;lJ
(B) nusyl; rl;lk; kw;Wk; [hypad;
thyhghf; gLnfhiy ele;jJ
(C) tl;lNkir khehLfs; ele;jd
(D) tq;fhsj;ij fh;rd; gpuG gphpj;jhh;
193. Which of the following recommendations
are made by the Administrative Reforms
Commission to improve relations between
the political and permanent executive?
1. Minister should try to develop a climate
of fearlessness and fair play among
senior officers.
2. Minister should not intervene in day to-
day administration except incase of
servous maladministration.
3. The official relationship of Secretary to
Minister should be one of confidence of
that of Minister to Secretary one of
loyalty
4. Prime Minister should take special
interest to arrest/growing of unhealthy
personal affiliations
5. All major decisions should be briefly
reduced to writings
(A) 1, 2, 4 and 5 (B) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 5
eph;thf rPh;jpUj;jf;FO murpay; kw;Wk;
epue;ju nraw;FOtpd; ,ilNaAs;s
cwit Nkk;gLj;j fPo;f;fz;l ve;j
ghpe;Jiufis nra;Js;sJ?
1. mikr;rh;fs; %j;j mjpfhhpfspilNa
gakw;w, kw;Wk; Neh;ikahd ey;y cwT
tsh;tjw;fhd #oiy Vw;gl Kaw;rpf;f
Ntz;Lk;
2. eph;thf rPh;NfL Vw;gLk; rkaq;fspy;
mikr;rh;fs; jiyaplyhNk jtpu,
md;whl eph;thfj;jpy; jiyapl $lhJ
3. nrayh;, mikr;rh;fSf;fpilNaapyhd
mYtyf cwT ek;gpf;if kw;Wk;
tpRthr mbg;gilapy; ,Uf;f Ntz;Lk;
4. mikr;rh;fSf;fpilapyhd R%fkw;w
cwtpid jLj;J mth;fs; kPJ rpwg;Gf;
ftdk; nrYj;j Ntz;Lk;
5. midj;J Kf;fpa KbTfis
RUf;fkhf vOjg;gl Ntz;Lk;
(A) 1, 2, 4 kw;Wk; 5 (B) 1, 2, 3 kw;Wk; 5
(C) 2, 3 kw;Wk; 4 (D) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 5
194. Which is/are correct relating to the
Tribunals?
1. Part XV of the Indian constitution deals
with the Tribunals.
2. Article 323 A deals with Administrative
tribunals and Article 323 B deals with
the tribunals for other matters.
(A) 1 only
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(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
jPh;g;ghaq;fs; njhlh;ghf rhpahdit
vJ/vit?
1. ,e;jpa murpayikg;gpd; 15-tJ gFjp
jPh;g;ghaq;fis tpsf;FfpwJ
2. tpjp 323 m eph;thf jPh;g;ghaq;fis
tpsf;FfpwJ kw;Wk; tpjp 323 M kw;w
jPh;g;ghaq;fis Fwpg;gpLfpwJ.
(A) 1 kl;Lk;
(B) 2 kl;Lk;
(C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 Mfpa ,uz;Lk;
(D) 1-k; my;y kw;Wk; 2-k; my;y
195. Which of the following are matters on
which a constitutional amendment is
possible only with the ratification of the
legislatures of not less than One-Half of
the states?
1. Election of the president
2. Representation of states in Parliament
3. Any of the lists in the 7th Schedule
4. Abolition of the legislative council of a
state.
Choose the correct answer from the codes
given below :
Codes :
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 2, 3 and 4
murpayikg;Gr; rl;lj;jpd; fPo;fz;l ve;j
xd;wpy; jpUj;jk; Nkw;nfhs;s mitapy;
,uz;by; xU gq;F cWg;gpdh;fspd;
Mjuit cWjp nra;J nfhs;s
Ntz;Lk;?
1. FbauRj; jiyth;
2. ghuhSkd;wj;jpy; khepyq;fspd;
gpujpepjpj;Jtk;
3. 7tJ ml;ltizapYs;s VjhtJ xU
gl;bay;
4. khepy rl;lkd;w Nkyit xopg;G
fPo;fz;l thpirapy; rhpahd tpilia
Njh;T nra; :
thpir :
(A) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 4
(C) 1, 3 kw;Wk; 4 (D) 2, 3 kw;Wk; 4
196. The Secession of a state from the Indian
union has been barred by the
(A) 16th Amendment
(B) 22nd Amendment
(C) 29th Amendment
(D) 35th Amendment
,e;jpa A+dpadpypUe;J ve;j khepyKk;
gphpahj gb ghJfhf;Fk; murpay; rhrd
rl;l jpUj;jk; ?
(A) 16-tJ rPh;jpUj;jk;
(B) 22-tJ rPh;jpUj;jk;
(C) 29-tJ rPh;jpUj;jk;
(D) 35-tJ rPh;jpUj;jk;
197. Consider the following statements :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of
India is responsible for the audit of the
accounts of
1. The Union Govt.
2. State Govts.
3. The governments of union territories.
4. The Urban and rural local bodies.
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 4
,e;jpahtpd; jiyik fzf;F kw;Wk;
jzpf;if mjpfhhpfs; fPo;fz;l
fzf;Ffis jzpf;if nra;Ak;
nghWg;gpYs;sth;fs;
1. kj;jpa murhq;fk;
2. khepy murhq;fq;fs;
3. A+dpad; gpuNjrq;fspd; murhq;fq;fs;
4. efh;g;Gw, fpuhkg;Gw kw;Wk; cs;shl;rp
mikg;Gfs;
fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis fUj;jpy; nfhz;L
vJ rhpahdJ vd $Wf?
(A) 1, 2 kl;Lk; 3 (B) 2, 3 kl;Lk; 4
(C) 1, 3 kl;Lk; 4 (D) 1, 2 kl;Lk; 4
198. What is the peculiar nature of the Indian
Federation?
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(A) Equal distribution of powers between
the centre and state
(B) Strong centre
(C) Strong states
(D) Strong Local bodies
,e;jpa $l;lhl;rpapd; tpNdhjj;jd;ik
vd;d?
(A) ika khepy muRfSf;F ,ilNa
rkkhf mjpfhug; gq;fPL
(B) tYthd ikak;
(C) tYthd khepyq;fs;
(D) tYthd cs;shl;rp mikg;Gfs;
199. In which one of the case, ‘’Passport’’ is
considered as part of personal liberty?
(A) A.K. Gopalan (1950)
(B) Indian Express Newspapers (1985)
(C) Arumugham (1953)
(D) Meneka Gandhi (1978)
ve;j tof;fpy; ‘flTr;rPl;L’ ngWtJ
jdpkdpj Rje;jpu chpikAld;
njhlh;Gilajhff; fUjg;gl;lJ?
(A) V.Nf.Nfhghyd; (1950) tof;F
(B) ,e;jpad; vf;];gpu]; nra;jpj;jhs;
(1985) tof;F
(C) MWKfk; (1953) tof;F
(D) Nkdfh fhe;jp (1978) tof;F
200. Which of the schedules deals with
division of powers between states and
union?
(A) Fourth
(B) Sixth
(C) Seventh
(D) Ninth
gpd;tUk; ml;ltizfspy;,
khepyq;fSf;Fk; kj;jpa murhq;fj;Jk;
,ilNa mjpfhuq;fis gphpj;J jUk;
ml;ltiz vJ?
(A) ehyhtJ ml;ltiz
(B) MwhtJ ml;ltiz
(C) VohtJ ml;ltiz
(D) xd;gjhtJ ml;ltiz